HB 768 (2003): establishing a committee to study the flow in the Connecticut River and the effect of the flow on water levels in Lake Francis and the Connecticut Lakes.

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HB 768 (2003)

establishing a committee to study the flow in the Connecticut River and the effect of the flow on water levels in Lake Francis and the Connecticut Lakes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 233

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1459). The committee's amendment (1459) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 10, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 233 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 29, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
  • June 10, 2003, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen. Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 11:30 RM305,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0891}(New Title); HC26, p754
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC19
  • April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC20
  • May 1, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1459}, (New Title), [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.17-18
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1459}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1459}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Royce MA VV
  • May 15, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Lawton, C Christensen, C Laflamme & Brueggemann)
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Gallus Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: President Appoints Senators Johnson, Gallus, Below
  • June 10, 2003: Conf Comm meeting June 10 2:00 RM305,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am+New Am.{2067}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2067}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff: 7/7/2003 Chap: 0233

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