HB 560 (2005): relative to timber harvesting.

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HB 560 (2005)

relative to timber harvesting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, 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 Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005, 9:00 AM: work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell?>
  • April 12, 2005, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 23, 2005: Hearing Feb 23 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 17 9:00 RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell?>
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0786}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 13, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 7/9/2005 Chap: 0032

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