HB 732-FN (2003): relative to fines for forestry law violations, relative to deceptive forestry business practices, establishing a commission to study setback requirements for land application of septage, biosolids, and short paper fibers, and extending the temporary use of septage, biosolids, and short paper fiber by certain persons.

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HB 732-FN (2003)

relative to fines for forestry law violations, relative to deceptive forestry business practices, establishing a commission to study setback requirements for land application of septage, biosolids, and short paper fibers, and extending the temporary use of septage, biosolids, and short paper fiber by certain persons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 43

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 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 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 April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1266). The committee's amendment (1266) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1322), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 17, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1364) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 6, 2003, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on May 6, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 8, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 9:30 RMs305-307,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0553}; HC20, p476-477
  • March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p549-550 + 590
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC17
  • April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1266}, [04/17/03]; SC18, Pg.6
  • April 17, 2003: Committee Amendment{1266}; AA, VV
  • April 17, 2003: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1322}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1266},{1322}, (New Title), MA, VV;OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 17, 2003: House Conc with Sen Ams, Rep Royce MA VV
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1364}, Am Adopted; See Permanent Journal
  • April 17, 2003: 4/17/2003 Enrolled
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1364}, Adopted, VV
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/6/2003 Eff: 5/6/2003 Chap: 0043

Laws It Would Change

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