HB 597-FN-A (2005): relative to the natural heritage inventory program.

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HB 597-FN-A (2005)

relative to the natural heritage inventory program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 236

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 22, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2005. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee voted 12–9 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 13, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1515). The committee's amendment (1515) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a division vote 253–64. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1918) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 236 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • February 22, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Pilotte>
  • March 17, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • May 18, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — yeas 253, nays 64, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • February 1, 2005: Report due Early <w&m>
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 1:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 10:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Pilotte>
  • February 24, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0430}
  • March 9, 2005: Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 17, 2005: Ways & Means Hearing Mar 17 10:45 RM202,LOB
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • March 31, 2005: W&M Comm Report OTP for Apr 13 (vote 12-9;Reg)
  • April 13, 2005: Passed VV
  • April 14, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 18, 2005: Hearing; May 18, 2005, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m..; SC17
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1515} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.15
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1515}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1515}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Reps Bergin & Major MA DIV(253-64)
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1918} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1918}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 9/9/2005 Chap: 0236

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