HB 1402 (2006): AN ACT establishing the standard of care for certain individuals or nonprofit entities in constructing, maintaining, or improving trails for public recreational use.
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HB 1402 (2006)
AN ACT establishing the standard of care for certain individuals or nonprofit entities in constructing, maintaining, or improving trails for public recreational use.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 5
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 5, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0375h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0375h) was rejected on a voice vote on January 18, 2006. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM” on a voice vote. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0581) was adopted on a voice vote on February 2, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 2, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 2, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Third Reading and Final Passage in Early Session” on a voice vote. On February 2, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 2, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 3, 2006, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on February 3, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 5, 2006, 9:30 AM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
- January 24, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- January 18, 2006, House: Flr AM — voice vote, passed
- January 18, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- February 2, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- February 2, 2006, Senate: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Third Reading and Final Passage in Early Session — voice vote, passed
- February 2, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 9:30 RM305/LOB
- January 12, 2006: Major Rpt: OTP/AM {0375h} for Jan 18 (vote 9-6; RC) HC6, pg292
- January 12, 2006: Min Rpt: ITL
- January 18, 2006: Maj AM {0375h} AL, VV
- January 18, 2006: Flr AM {0474h} AA, VV
- January 18, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
- January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- January 24, 2006: Hearing; January 24, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC3A
- January 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(New Title){0581},[02/02/06]; SC4, Pg.16
- February 2, 2006: Committee Amendment(New Title){0581}, AA, VV
- February 2, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment(New Title){0581}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 2, 2006: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. for Third Reading and Final Passage in Early Session, MA, VV
- February 2, 2006: House Concurred with Senate AM, MA, VV
- February 2, 2006: Enrolled
- February 2, 2006: Enrolled
- February 3, 2006: Signed by Governor, 2/3/06, Eff. date 2/3/06, Chapter 0005