SB 159-FN (2004): relative to milfoil and other exotic aquatic weeds.

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SB 159-FN (2004)

relative to milfoil and other exotic aquatic weeds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0904). The committee's amendment (0904) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 10, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee. On April 10, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 7–15, on a motion by Sen. Green. A floor amendment (1240), offered by Sen. Odell, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–3. On January 22, 2004 the House adopted “Special Order to Jan 29, without objection”. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 263–65.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 22, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • October 21, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB <Rep Packard>

Votes

  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Motion of inexpedient to legislate Sen. Green/Sen. Below — yeas 7, nays 15, failed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 29, 2004, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 263, nays 65, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 12, 2003: Hearing; March 12, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0904}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.46-47
  • March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0904}, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0904}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee, [04/10/03]; SC17
  • April 10, 2003: Rerefer to Committee, Division 9Y-13N, MF
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Green Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 7Y-15N, MF
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Barnes Moved Ought to Pass
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment{1240}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1240}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <w&m>
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:45 RM203,LOB
  • May 2, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • October 21, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 21 9:30 RM203,LOB <Rep Packard>
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Jan 22, 2004 Session (vote 11-3;Reg)
  • January 22, 2004: Special Order to Jan 29, without objection
  • January 29, 2004: ITL Report Adopted DIV(263-65)

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