HB 245 (2001): relative to the duties and staff of the state geologist.
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HB 245 (2001)
relative to the duties and staff of the state geologist.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 75
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2001, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 4)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
- May 2, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
Votes
- May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ15, p174
- January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
- January 30, 2001: Hearing Jan 30 10:00 RM100, St House
- February 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 22 (vote 16-0;CC)
- February 22, 2001: Passed; HJ20, p291 + 308
- March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- May 2, 2001: Hearing; May 2, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC20
- May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
- May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled
- June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 08/18/2001 Chap: 0075