HB 487-FN (2005): establishing a volunteer lake assessment program in the department of environmental services.

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HB 487-FN (2005)

establishing a volunteer lake assessment program in the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 114

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 24, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it (amendment 1271). The committee's amendment (1271) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1348), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 114 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 24, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Dickinson>
  • April 26, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 1:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 24 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Dickinson>
  • March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0451}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC16
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Passs with Amendment{1271} [05/05/05]; SC18, Pg.9
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Amendment{1271}, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1348}, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1271},{1348}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Currier MA VV
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 8/14/2005 Chap: 0114

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