SB 5 (2005): establishing a commission to study the state park system.

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SB 5 (2005)

establishing a commission to study the state park system.

  • 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: 276

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2005 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0426). The committee's amendment (0426) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 10, 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 29, 2005. The committee held work sessions on April 5, 2005 and April 12, 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 276 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • March 29, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM305,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM305,LOB <Rep Currier>
  • April 12, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM305,LOB <Rep Currier>
  • June 14, 2005, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — 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

  • February 3, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC8
  • February 23, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0426},[03/10/05]; SC9, Pg.5
  • March 9, 2005: 03/09/2005 Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • March 10, 2005: Committee Amendment{0426}, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0426}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 10, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 29, 2005: Hearing Mar 29 10:00 RM305,LOB
  • April 5, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 5 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Currier>
  • April 12, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 12 10:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Currier>
  • April 26, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 26, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1190}
  • 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, Gallus, Larsen
  • June 8, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Currier MA VV
  • June 8, 2005: (Spkr appts: Reps Currier, Irish, Sanders & Parkhurst)
  • June 14, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 14, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (H Am + New Am{1923}) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{1923} 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 0276

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