HB 189 (2007): relative to swim lines in public waters.

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HB 189 (2007)

relative to swim lines in public waters.

  • 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: 74

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 January 30, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2007. On March 7, 2007 the House adopted “Special Order to March 21” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0292h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 6, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 7, 2007, House: Special Order to March 21 — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0292 — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/6/2007 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0292h} for March 6 {Vote: 16-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0292h
  • March 6, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Rodeschin)
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 7 Without Objection
  • March 7, 2007: Special Order to March 21: MA VV
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0292h} Adopted, VV
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0292: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC18
  • May 2, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0074

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