HB 1609-FN (2006): requiring a pilot project to estimate future water needs and availability.

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HB 1609-FN (2006)

requiring a pilot project to estimate future water needs and availability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 63

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 31, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1046h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 13–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1046h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 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 Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2006, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 2006. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2006, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • March 28, 2006, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 1:15 RM305/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {1046h} for March 8 (vote 13-5; RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: ref Interim Study
  • March 9, 2006: Maj AM {1046h}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • March 28, 2006: Hearing; March 28, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • March 29, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2006 Eff: 4/24/2006 Chap: 0063
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

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