HB 233 (2003): relative to the nuclear planning and response program.
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HB 233 (2003)
relative to the nuclear planning and response program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
- Chapter law: 11
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2003. 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. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- February 4, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
- March 25, 2003, 4:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ8, p112
- January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
- January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 10:00 RM304,LOB
- February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 2:30 RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
- February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 18-0;CC)
- February 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0210}
- February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
- March 25, 2003: Hearing; March 25, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 4:30 p.m.; SC15
- March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Enrolled
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 6/21/2003 Chap: 0011