SB 451 (2002): relative to the shoreland protection act.

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SB 451 (2002)

relative to the shoreland protection act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 263

The Story

It was introduced on February 20, 2002 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 13–11, on a motion by Sen. Johnson. A floor amendment (3053), offered by Sen. Johnson, 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 13–11 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 3, 2002. The committee held a work session on April 9, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1, 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 adopted “Sen. Roberge 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 (3751) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 263 of the session laws. It took effect on July 17, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 13, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 103
  • April 3, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM303,LOB
  • April 9, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305, LOB <Rep Lawton>

Votes

  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Substitute motion ought to pass Sen. Pignatelli/Sen. Wheeler — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ordered to third reading Sen. Prescott/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 20, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; For Intro, Referring, Hearing, and Committee Report
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC14
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Johnson Moved Ought to Pass, RC 13y - 11n, MA
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment {3053}, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 13y - 11n, MA
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec and Dev; HJ32, p1244
  • March 26, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/26/2002
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing Apr 3 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 9, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 9 1:00 RM305, LOB <Rep Lawton>
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 13-1;CC)
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3328}; HC31, p1235
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1323-1324 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment {3328}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3751}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3751}, AA, VV; HJ40, p1487
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff- 7/17/2002 Chap- 0263

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