HB 503 (2004): relative to septic system construction permits.

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HB 503 (2004)

relative to septic system construction permits.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2003 and March 4, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2003, May 6, 2003, May 27, 2003 and June 17, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 1, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 16–7 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 15, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1113) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on April 26, 2004. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 17, 2004 the House voted 247–88 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. On June 17, 2004 the Senate voted 13–11 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

  • February 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 19, 2003, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303, LOB <Rep Williams>
  • March 4, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303, LOB <Rep Williams>
  • April 29, 2003, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • May 27, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • June 17, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • March 3, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Peterson/Sen. Boyce — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
  • June 17, 2004, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 247, nays 88, passed
  • June 17, 2004, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto - shall the bill become law? — yeas 13, nays 11, failed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 18, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 10:00 RM303, LOB <Rep Williams>
  • February 19, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Feb 19 2:00 RM303, LOB <Rep Williams>
  • March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 1:30 RM303, LOB <Rep Williams>
  • March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom work session Apr 29 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 10:00 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • May 27, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 27 10:00 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • June 17, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 17 9:30 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 12-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2479}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Sen. Johnson Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • April 1, 2004: Sen. Johnson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, RC 16Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1113}, Adopted
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled Am{1113}, AA VV
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor on 4/26/2004; (Veto message printed:
  • June 17, 2004: Veto Overridden RC(247-88)
  • June 17, 2004: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Become Law
  • June 17, 2004: 2/3 nec. RC 13Y-11N, Veto Sustained

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