HB 583 (2001): making certain changes to the underground utility damage prevention system.
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HB 583 (2001)
making certain changes to the underground utility damage prevention system.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
- Chapter law: 186
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 8, 2001. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 23, 2001. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- February 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- May 23, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
Votes
- March 8, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p252
- February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
- February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 11:00 RM304,LOB
- February 21, 2001: Pub Util Subcom Work Session Feb 21 10:00 RM304,LOB
- February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 16-0;CC)
- February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0198}; HC21, p344
- March 2, 2001: Rep Thomas Prop Fl Am {0248}; HC21, p344
- March 8, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Thomas; HJ23, p365
- March 8, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Thomas Fl Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ23, p386 + 392
- March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- May 23, 2001: Hearing, May 23, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC23-A
- June 8, 2001: Committe Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC31
- June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 1/1/2002 Chap: 0186