HB 69 (2005): relative to large groundwater withdrawals.

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HB 69 (2005)

relative to large groundwater withdrawals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 200

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 2005, February 1, 2005, February 24, 2005, March 15, 2005 and March 22, 2005. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Action Deadline” on a voice vote. On April 6, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 21, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 17, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1606). The committee's amendment (1606) was adopted on a voice vote on June 2, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 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 261–51. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2005, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • January 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • February 1, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • February 17, 2005, 1:30 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>
  • March 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 22, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • May 17, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Action Deadline — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — yeas 261, nays 51, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • January 11, 2005: Hearing Jan 11 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • January 25, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 25 10:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • February 1, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 1 1:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • February 1, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing on prop Am<0123> Feb 10 1:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 8, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing on another prop Am<0194(NT)> Feb 10 1:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 9, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing on Prop Ams Feb 17 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 24 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Dickinson>
  • March 15, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 15 1:00 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 22 9:30 RM305,LOB <Rep R Cooney>
  • March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 18-1;Reg)
  • March 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0875}(New Title)
  • March 29, 2005: Rep Buhlman Prop Fl Am{0946}; HC 24A, p 630
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Action Deadline, MA 2/3VV
  • April 6, 2005: Comm Am{0875}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 21, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • May 17, 2005: Hearing May 17, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC20
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1606} [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.6
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1606}, AA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1606}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Currier MA DIV(261-51)
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/1/2005 Eff: 8/30/2005 Chap: 0200

Laws It Would Change

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