HB 144 (2007): relative to operation of boats on Spectacle Pond.

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HB 144 (2007)

relative to operation of boats on Spectacle Pond.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0060h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 1, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 am LOB 305
  • February 23, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0060h} for March 6 (vote 15-1; CC)
  • February 23, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0060h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0060h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/17/07]; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 06/11/07; Chapter 0072

Laws It Would Change

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