HB 361-LOCAL (2003): permitting municipalities to form regional water districts.

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HB 361-LOCAL (2003)

permitting municipalities to form regional water districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1096). On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 10, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1262), offered by Sen. Boyce, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Acede to House Request for Committee of Conferance” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 20, 2003 and June 11, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RMs305-307,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • March 26, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 20, 2003, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM301-B,LOB
  • June 11, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Sen. Johnson Acede to House Request for Committee of Conferance — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 10:00 RMs305-307,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 17-1;Reg)
  • February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0282}
  • February 20, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • February 20, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1096}, [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.18
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1096}, [Not Voted On]
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Boyce Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Boyce Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1096}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Boyce Floor Amendment{1262}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1096}, {1262}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 8, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Brundige, Lockwood, Boyce and N Johnson)
  • May 15, 2003: Sen. Johnson Acede to House Request for Committee of Conferance, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, O'Hearn, Cohen
  • May 15, 2003: House Conferee Change: Rep Patten replaces Boyce
  • May 20, 2003: Conf Comm meeting May 20 10:00 RM301-B,LOB
  • June 11, 2003: Continued Conf Comm meeting June 11 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am+New Am.{2049}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2049}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 7/18/03 Chap: 0281

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