SB 142 (2005): extending the reporting date of the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.

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SB 142 (2005)

extending the reporting date of the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee held a work session on April 5, 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 May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 2, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Non Concur Request Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 8, 2005 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 14, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. 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 22, 2005, making it Chapter 287 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • March 15, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM305,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM305,LOB <Rep Cilley>
  • June 14, 2005, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Sen. Johnson Non Concur Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing; February 8, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC6
  • February 9, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/17/05]; SC7
  • February 15, 2005: 02/15/2005 Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 17, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 17, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • April 5, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 5 1:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Cilley>
  • April 26, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 26, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1020}
  • May 4, 2005: Passed with Am
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Johnson Non Concur Request Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Johnson, Odell, D'Allesandro
  • June 8, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Currier MA VV
  • June 8, 2005: (Spkr appts: Reps Currier, Goyette, C Christensen & Spang)
  • June 14, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 14, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (House Am) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{1922}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/22/05; Eff. 07/22/05, Chapter 0287

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