HB 355 (1999): relative to the dredging of harbors and channels.
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HB 355 (1999)
relative to the dredging of harbors and channels.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 25
The Story
It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1999, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Everett Weare (R - Rock 21)
- Rep. Kelley (Rock 22)
- Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 22)
- Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rm201,LOB
- April 15, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
Votes
- April 20, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ15, p195
- January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
- February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 9 11:15 Rm201,LOB
- March 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (vote 11-3;CC)
- March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p606 + 635
- March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
- April 15, 1999: Hearing, 4/15/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
- April 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/20/99
- April 20, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA ,VV, Ot3rdg, MA ,VV
- April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ47, p1103
- April 29, 1999: Enrolled
- May 5, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/1999 Eff: 7/4/1999 Chap.0025