HB 1315 (2006): AN ACT relative to the definition and classification of dams, the acceptance of Jericho Lake dam and dike in Berlin, the fish and game department's acquisition of property rights to Big Brook Bog dam in Pittsburg, and the study of potential sources of funding for the repair and maintenance of dams by the state.

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HB 1315 (2006)

AN ACT relative to the definition and classification of dams, the acceptance of Jericho Lake dam and dike in Berlin, the fish and game department's acquisition of property rights to Big Brook Bog dam in Pittsburg, and the study of potential sources of funding for the repair and maintenance of dams by the state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 306

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2006 and February 14, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0935h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1652). The committee's amendment (1652) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2145), offered by Sen. Gallus, was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Rprt” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2390) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 2006, making it Chapter 306 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • January 24, 2006, 3:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • May 16, 2006, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM305/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Rprt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 2:00 RM305/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 24 3:45 RM305/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 10:00 RM305/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0935h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0935h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1652}(New Title) [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.26-27
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1652}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1652}(New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/06]; SC17-A
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Gallus Floor Amendment{2145}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2145}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs With Senate AM, Request C of C, Rep. Currier, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. Currier, Irish, Ahlgren and Spang
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Johnson, Eaton, Hassan
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 9:30, RM305/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2339}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2339}; Senate Amendment + New Amendment ,Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2390}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2390}, (New Title), Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/19/06, I. Sec 8 Eff. 6/19/06, II. Rem Eff 8/18/06; Chapter 0306

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