HB 1493 (2006): declaring that groundwater is part of the public trust.
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HB 1493 (2006)
declaring that groundwater is part of the public trust.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
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 26, 2006. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jacalyn Cilley (D - Straf 3)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)
- Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
- September 20, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM305/LOB
Votes
- March 7, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 10:45 RM305/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for March 7 (vote 17-1; CC)
- March 7, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: ref to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study
- September 20, 2006: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session Sept 20 10:00 RM305/LOB
- October 11, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (vote 13-0)