HB 1317 (2006): relative to the control or eradication of exotic aquatic weeds and requiring a review by the department of agriculture, markets, and food, the department of environmental services, the fish and game department, and the department of resources and economic development, evaluating the current permitting process for special permits for aquatic applications of pesticides to control or eradicate exotic aquatic weeds and making recommendations to improve the process.

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HB 1317 (2006)

relative to the control or eradication of exotic aquatic weeds and requiring a review by the department of agriculture, markets, and food, the department of environmental services, the fish and game department, and the department of resources and economic development, evaluating the current permitting process for special permits for aquatic applications of pesticides to control or eradicate exotic aquatic weeds and making recommendations to improve the process.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 144

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 19, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0933h), 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 18, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on May 22, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM305/LOB
  • April 18, 2006, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Resources, Recreation & Development
  • January 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 10:45 RM305/LOB
  • February 7, 2006: ===CANCELLED===Subcommittee Work Session Feb 7 10:00 RM305/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 1:00 RM305/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0933h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0933h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 18, 2006: Hearing; April 18, 2006, Room 100, State House, 1:20 p.m.; SC14
  • April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 5/22/06, Chapter 0144

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