SB 53-FN (2005): relative to increased funding for publication of certain materials by the department of environmental services.

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SB 53-FN (2005)

relative to increased funding for publication of certain materials by the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 9, 2005 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Kenney Concur with House Amendment” 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 5, 2005, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • March 29, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • May 18, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RMs210-211,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Kenney Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 26, 2005: Hearing; January 26, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC3
  • January 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/03/05]; SC5
  • February 3, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 3, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 9, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • February 9, 2005: Report due Early <f>
  • March 29, 2005: Hearing Mar 29 10:30 RM306,LOB
  • April 28, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 4 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 28, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1265}(New Title)
  • May 4, 2005: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • May 18, 2005: Fin Hearing May 18 11:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 19, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Fin Div I Subcommittee Work Session May 19 1:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 19, 2005: Fin Comm Report OTP for May 25 (vote 22-0;CC)
  • May 25, 2005: Passed
  • June 9, 2005: Senator Kenney Concur with House Amendment{1265}(New Title), MA, VV
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled; (See Permanent Journal)
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/05/05; Eff. 07/01/05, Chapter 0220

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