HB 421 (1999): relative to penalty provisions for the law regarding control of marine pollution, exotic aquatic weeds, and other aquatic growth.

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HB 421 (1999)

relative to penalty provisions for the law regarding control of marine pollution, exotic aquatic weeds, and other aquatic growth.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
  • May 13, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p269
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on E e
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 1:00 Rm305,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 9:30 Rm305,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 11-1;CC)
  • April 14, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0760}(New Title); HC39, p874
  • April 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ44, p1067 + 1090
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • May 13, 1999: Hearing, 5/13/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m
  • June 21, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/22/99
  • June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0204

Laws It Would Change

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