SB 215 (1999): transferring certain responsibilities for shellfish harvesting and regulation.
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SB 215 (1999)
transferring certain responsibilities for shellfish harvesting and regulation.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 112
The Story
It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1999 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 27, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Russman Concured W/House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1999.
Sponsors
- Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John King (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 1, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 306-308
- April 28, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
- May 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
Votes
- April 8, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 27, 1999, Senate: Sen. Russman Concured W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
- March 25, 1999: Hearing, 3/25/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
- April 1, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/1/99, Room 306-308, LOB, 1:00 p.m
- April 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/8/99
- April 8, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 15, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ42, p999
- April 20, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/20/1999 due on
- April 28, 1999: Hearing Apr 28 10:00 Rm202,LOB
- May 6, 1999: Subcom work session May 6 10:00 Rm202,LOB
- May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 15-0;CC)
- May 12, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1153}; HC50, p1290
- May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1444 + 1502
- May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
- May 27, 1999: Sen. Russman Concured W/House Amendment, MA, VV
- June 7, 1999: Enrolled
- June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 8/9/1999 Chap.0112