HB 1407-FN-A (2006): relative to funding exotic aquatic weeds eradication and control.

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HB 1407-FN-A (2006)

relative to funding exotic aquatic weeds eradication and control.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 281

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 voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1685), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 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 with changes (amendment 1894). The committee's amendment (1894) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2098), offered by Sen. Burling, was rejected on a roll call 11–12 on May 3, 2006. 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. The governor signed it on June 15, 2006, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2006, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • April 4, 2006, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • May 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, RM305/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Floor Amendment (2098s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Estabrook — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • 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 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 9:30 RM305/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 15 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Ways and Means
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 13-1; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 4, 2006: Hearing; April 4, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1685}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1685}(New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1894}(New Title) [05/03/06]; SC17-A, Pg.8-9
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{1894}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{2098}(New Title) RC 11Y-12N, AF
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1894}(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, Reps. Currier & Major, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. Currier, Major, Sanders and Cilley
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Boyce, Barnes, Burling
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 10:30, RM305/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment {2305}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment {2305},Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/15/06; Eff 6/15/06 Chapter 0281

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