HB 1235 (2000): relative to defining suface waters.

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HB 1235 (2000)

relative to defining suface waters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2000, February 3, 2000, February 8, 2000 and February 15, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held public hearings on March 23, 2000 and April 4, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 2000, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on June 20, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • January 26, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB (Rep Blanchard)
  • February 3, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 8, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 15, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 23, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 4, 2000, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 6, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ5, p92
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 19, 2000: Hearing Jan 19 10:00 RM305,LOB
  • January 26, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 26 10:00 RM305,LOB (Rep Blanchard)
  • February 3, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 3 2:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 8 9:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 15, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3424}(New Title); HC17, p453-454
  • February 24, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ19, p537 + 563
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 23, 2000: Hearing March 23, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC17, Pg.28
  • April 4, 2000: Hearing; April 4, Room 104, LOB, 11:30 a.m
  • April 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 4/6/2000, SC21
  • April 6, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2000: Enrolled Bill; Adopted
  • April 13, 2000: Enrolled; HJ35, p1095
  • April 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/21/2000 Eff: 6/20/2000 Chap: 0076

Laws It Would Change

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