SCR 5 (2005): recognizing the increasing problem of exotic aquatic weeds and species.
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SCR 5 (2005)
recognizing the increasing problem of exotic aquatic weeds and species.
- Status: Passed one chamber
- Term: 2005-2006
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
On May 19, 2005 the Senate adopted “Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. For Introduction and Committee Referral” on a voice vote. It was introduced on May 19, 2005 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 31, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D)
- Sen. Richard Green (R)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D)
- Sen. John Gallus (R)
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R)
Hearings and Sessions
- May 31, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. For Introduction and Committee Referral — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- May 19, 2005: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. For Introduction and Committee Referral, MA, VV
- May 19, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- May 31, 2005: Hearing; May 31, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC22
- June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/09/05]; SC23
- June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 15, 2005: House Refused to Consider Introduction