SB 437-FN-LOCAL (2002): relative to the protection of public water supplies during emergency conditions and establishing a committee to study the formation of regional water systems and the eligibility of such systems for state construction grants.

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SB 437-FN-LOCAL (2002)

relative to the protection of public water supplies during emergency conditions and establishing a committee to study the formation of regional water systems and the eligibility of such systems for state construction grants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2002 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2002. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “Minority” on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Rules Suspension for Report Not Advertised in Calendar” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2002. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2002 and April 10, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 (3755) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 13, 2002, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on May 13, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2002, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 2, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 9, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • April 10, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>

Votes

  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Minority — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Sen. Barnes Rules Suspension for Report Not Advertised in Calendar — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Johnson Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; For Intro., Referring, Hearing, and Committee Report
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 6, 2002: Hearing; March 6, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC12
  • March 20, 2002: Committee Report Majority; Ought to Pass with Amendment{3052}, (New Title) [03/21/02]; SC17A, Pg.6-7
  • March 20, 2002: Committee Report Minority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3051}, [03/21/02]; SC17A, Pg.7-11
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendments {3052},{3051}, [Not Voted On]
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3052}, (New Title), Majority; AF, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3051}, Minority; AA, VV, Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Barnes Rules Suspension for Report Not Advertised in Calendar 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec and Dev; HJ32, p1243
  • March 26, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/26/2002 Report due EARLY <f>
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing Apr 2 10:00 RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 9, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 9 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • April 10, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3338}(New Title); HC31, p1228-1230
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1321-1323 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Flanders Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Johnson Remove From Table MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment {3338},(New Title), MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3755}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3755}, AA VV; HJ40, p1487
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 13, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/13/2002 Eff- 5/13/02 Chap- 0141

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