SB 386 (2006): relative to large groundwater withdrawals.

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SB 386 (2006)

relative to large groundwater withdrawals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 322

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1285). The committee's amendment (1285) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 19–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 11, 2006. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 18, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1919h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The committee's amendment (1919h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 236–63. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2378) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 22, 2006, making it Chapter 322 of the session laws. It took effect on August 21, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 2:15 PM: hearing, LOB 103
  • April 4, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • April 18, 2006, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Boyce/Sen. Larsen — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 236, nays 63, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • January 17, 2006: Hearing; January 17, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC1
  • March 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1285} [03/16/06]; SC10, Pg.6-9
  • March 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{1285}, AA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1285}[Not Voted On]
  • March 16, 2006: Sen. Morse Moved Lay On Table Division 11Y-13N, MF
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1285} RC 19Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 11:00 RM305/LOB
  • April 11, 2006: Full Committee Work Session April 11 10:30 RM305/LOB
  • April 11, 2006: Public Hearing April 11 10:00 RM305/LOB
  • April 18, 2006: Full Committee Work Session April 18 10:00 RM305/LOB
  • April 20, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {1919h} April 26 (vote 13-4; Reg. Cal) HC34, pg 1824
  • April 20, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL HC34, pg 1824
  • April 26, 2006: Comm AM {1919h}, AA, VV
  • April 26, 2006: Passed with AM {1919h}, MA, RC (236-63)
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment{1919}, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill AM {2378}
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2378}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 06/22/06; Eff. date 08/21/06, Chapter 0322

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