HB 738-FN-A-LOCAL (2003): permitting aid to public water systems to be used for forming or improving regional water systems and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 738-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)

permitting aid to public water systems to be used for forming or improving regional water systems and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 178

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 March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. 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 unanimously, 19–0. 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. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 23, 2003, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 7, 2003, 10:40 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 — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • January 30, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 5, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 3 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 15-0;Reg)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ23, p571
  • 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 19-0;Reg)
  • March 24, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{0952}; HC31, p1044
  • April 10, 2003: Fin Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Environment
  • May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:40 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 [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2013}, Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{2013}, Am Adopted
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 23, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/23/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0178

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