HB 454 (2003): relative to property rights and large groundwater withdrawals.

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HB 454 (2003)

relative to property rights and large groundwater withdrawals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2003 and March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 12, 2003. On March 12, 2003 the House adopted “Special Order to Mar 13, without objection”. On March 13, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 288–74.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 18, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 4, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305, LOB <Rep R Cooney>

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 288, nays 74, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 9:00 RM305, LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 12 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 12, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Cady; HJ23, p540
  • March 12, 2003: Special Order to Mar 13, without objection; HJ23, p590
  • March 13, 2003: ITL Report Adopted RC(288-74); HJ24, p596-598

Laws It Would Change

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