HB 592-FN-A (2002): relative to a milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program.

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HB 592-FN-A (2002)

relative to a milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 201

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 9, 2001, May 23, 2001 and May 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–2. On June 7, 2001 the House adopted “Recommitted to Ways & Means” on a division vote 202–112. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on November 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 2, 2002. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 331–26, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 23, 2002, January 29, 2002 and January 30, 2002. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2002 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2002, making it Chapter 201 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 9, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 14, 2001, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 3, 2001, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB
  • May 9, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • May 23, 2001, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB
  • November 14, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • January 16, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 23, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 29, 2002, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 30, 2002, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 27, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Recommitted to Ways & Means — yeas 202, nays 112, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{1326} — yeas 148, nays 168, failed
  • January 2, 2002, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{2054} — yeas 93, nays 263, failed
  • January 2, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 331, nays 26, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001 due Early < f>
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 2:30 RM305,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Mar 6 9:00 RM305,LOB (Rep Odell)
  • March 9, 2001: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 9 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 17-1;Reg)
  • March 14, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0380}(New Title); HC24, p441-442
  • March 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means VV; HJ26, p544-545
  • April 3, 2001: W&M Full Comm Work Session Apr 3 10:30 RM202,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee (W&M)
  • May 1, 2001: (Subcom: Reps V Clark, McRae, Langone, Alukonis, McGuirk & Downing)
  • May 9, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 9 10:00 RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • May 23, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 23 12:30 RM202,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 30 9:30 RM202,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: W&M Maj Report OTP/AM for June 7 (vote 12-2;Reg)
  • May 30, 2001: Prop W&M Comm Am{1326}(New Title); HC50, p1523-1525
  • June 7, 2001: W&M Comm Am, AL RC(148-168); Recommitted to Ways & Means, Rep Herman MA DIV(202-112); HJ54, p1655-1658
  • June 7, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • November 14, 2001: Subcom Work Session Nov 14 9:30 RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • December 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop W&M Maj Am{2054}(New Title); HC1, p18-20
  • January 2, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Hess; HJ5, p176
  • January 2, 2002: W&M Prop Am{2054}, AL RC(93-263); Passed and ref to Finance RC(331-26); HJ5, p242-247
  • January 16, 2002: Hearing Jan 16 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 23, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 23 11:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 29, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 29 10:15 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 30, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 30 10:15 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Exec Sess Feb 6 10:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 19-0;Reg)
  • February 6, 2002: Prop Fin Comm Am{2445}(New Title); HC15, p607-609
  • February 21, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ21, p867-869 + 884
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment [02/20/02]
  • March 27, 2002: Hearing; March 27, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/02]; SC23
  • April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Johnson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003* Chap: 0201
  • May 15, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs. 7-9 eff: 1/1/2008

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