HB 737-FN-A (2003): relative to the state conservation committee.

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HB 737-FN-A (2003)

relative to the state conservation committee.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–5. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 20–1. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1725). The committee's amendment (1725) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 8, 2003. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 4, 2003 the House voted 174–186 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 7, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 12, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2004, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 174, nays 186, failed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 30, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 10:00 RM100, St House
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 12-5;Reg)
  • March 6, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • March 12, 2003: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ23, p563-564
  • March 21, 2003: Fin DivI Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 24, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 10 (Vote 20-1;Reg)
  • March 24, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{0951}; HC31, p1043
  • April 10, 2003: Fin Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC20
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/03]; SC22
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1725}, (New Title), [05/29/03]; SC24, Pg.17
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Amendment{1725}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1725}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep O'Neil MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2003: Vetoed by the Governor on 7/8/2003; (Veto message printed
  • September 4, 2003: Veto Sustained -failed nec 2/3- RC(174-186)

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