SB 440 (2002): relative to rules for water conservation.

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SB 440 (2002)

relative to rules for water conservation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 142

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. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On March 14, 2002 the Senate failed “Remove From Table” on a roll call 10–12, on a motion by Sen. McCarley. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3059), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 24–0 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 a work session on April 9, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–5, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 17, 2002. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 198–93. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3636) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 13, 2002, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 2, 2002, 1:30 PM: 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>

Votes

  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Taking off the table Sen. Wheeler/Sen. Cohen — yeas 10, nays 12, failed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. McCarley — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 198, nays 93, 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, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/14/02]; SC16
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 14, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, Division 12Y-9N, MA
  • March 14, 2002: Sen. McCarley Moved Remove From Table, RC 10Y - 12N, MF
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. McCarley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {3059},(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 24Y - 0n, MA
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec and Dev; HJ32, p1243
  • March 26, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/26/2002
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing Apr 2 1:30 RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 9, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 9 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (vote 10-5;CC)
  • April 17, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal req Rep Bruno; HJ34, p1301
  • April 17, 2002: Passed RC(198-93); HJ34, p1384-1386 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3636}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3636}, Adopted; HJ40, p1467
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; [See Perm Journal]
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 13, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/13/2002 Eff- 7/12/2002 Chap- 0142

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