SB 331 (2000): requiring a report from the public utilities commission and the department of environmental services evaluating whether existing regulatory structures encourage or discourage regional cooperation for water resources management and water conservation.

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SB 331 (2000)

requiring a report from the public utilities commission and the department of environmental services evaluating whether existing regulatory structures encourage or discourage regional cooperation for water resources management and water conservation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 10, 2000 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 6, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 17, 2000, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws. It took effect on June 16, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • February 22, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 8
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing , Jan. 13 , 9:40 a.m., Room 104 , LOB; SC1, Pg.4
  • February 3, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 2/3/2000 ; SC8, Pg.5
  • February 3, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 10, 2000: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p478
  • February 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 2/15/2000
  • February 22, 2000: Hearing Feb 22 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 29 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 29, 2000: Passed; HJ28, p901 + 928
  • March 30, 2000: Enrolled; HJ35, p1055
  • April 6, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • April 17, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/17/2000 Eff: 6/16/2000 Chap: 0064

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