HB 485 (2003): relative to the membership on the invasive species committee.

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HB 485 (2003)

relative to the membership on the invasive species committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 36

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 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 8, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 5, 2003: Hearing Feb 5 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0212}
  • February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/03]; SC18
  • April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0036

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