HB 75 (2003): relative to timber harvesting.

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HB 75 (2003)

relative to timber harvesting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 138

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2003. The committee held a work session on January 21, 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 January 30, 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 March 25, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1618). The committee's amendment (1618) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM207,LOB
  • January 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep C Christensen>
  • March 25, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ7, p98
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 15, 2003: Hearing Jan 15 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • January 21, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 21 10:00 RM305,LOB <Rep C Christensen>
  • January 22, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 30 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • January 22, 2003: Prop Comm Am {0039}; HC10, p149-151
  • January 30, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • March 25, 2003: Hearing; March 25, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC15
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1618}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.11
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1618}, AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1618}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Royce MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 8/16/2003* Chap: 0138
  • June 17, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, All except Secs. 7 & 8 eff. 1/1/2004

Laws It Would Change

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