HB 1235 (2002): relative to operation of motorized vessels and safe boater education and relative to fill and dredge in wetlands.

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HB 1235 (2002)

relative to operation of motorized vessels and safe boater education and relative to fill and dredge in wetlands.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 272

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 8, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3508). On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3651), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (3555), offered by Sen. Burns, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Disnard Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 29, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report Adopted” on a roll call 169–150. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3792) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 272 of the session laws. It took effect on May 18, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • January 8, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 12, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB
  • February 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • April 16, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • April 29, 2002, 3:30 PM: committee of conference, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Disnard Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: REP VAILLANCOURT: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 105, nays 214, failed
  • May 2, 2002, House: ADOPT CONF COMM REPORT — yeas 169, nays 150, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ78, p1995
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002 <added-w>
  • January 3, 2002: Hearing Jan 3 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • January 8, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 8 9:00 RM305,LOB
  • January 9, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 24 (vote: 16-0;CC)
  • January 9, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2132}; HC8, p343-344
  • January 24, 2002: Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means; HJ11, p446-447
  • February 12, 2002: W&M Hearing Feb 12 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 10:30 RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • February 20, 2002: W&M Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 20, 2002: W&M Prop Comm Am{2703}; HC17, p658-659
  • March 6, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ25, p973-974 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • March 26, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 26, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 9, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC18
  • April 16, 2002: Hearing; April 16, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC20A
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3508}, [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.41-42
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3508}, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment {3651},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Burns Floor Amendment {3555}, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Royce MA VV; HJ38, p1443
  • April 25, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Royce, V Clark, Spang & Gallus)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Disnard Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Disnard, Francoeur, Burns
  • April 26, 2002: Senator Gatsas, Replaces Senator Burns
  • April 26, 2002: Senator Larsen, Replaces Senator Disnard
  • April 29, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 3:30 RM303,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {3742}, Filed
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3742}, Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Rep Vaillancourt moved Lay on the Table, ML RC(105-214); Conf Comm Report Adopted RC(169-150)
  • May 2, 2002: HJ40, p1479-1483
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3792}, Am Adopted; HJ44, p1528
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3792}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff: 5/18/2002 Chap: 0272

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 357 (2002): relative to restrictions on the operation of boats.

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