HB 547-FN (2005): changing the funding limit for on-premise-use fuel oil storage facilities.
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HB 547-FN (2005)
changing the funding limit for on-premise-use fuel oil storage facilities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 115
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, 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. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 17, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 115 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. D. L. Christensen (Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 4)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 7, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- April 26, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
- May 17, 2005, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, SH 103
Votes
- May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Finance
- March 7, 2005: Hearing Mar 7 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
- March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 23-0;CC)
- March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0541}
- 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, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
- April 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
- May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- May 17, 2005: Hearing May 17, 2005, Room 103, SH, 9:45 a.m.; SC20
- May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
- May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 2, 2005: Enrolled
- June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 8/14/2005 Chap: 0115