HB 216 (2007): establishing a commission to study the causes, effects, and remediation of siltation in the Great Bay Estuary.

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HB 216 (2007)

establishing a commission to study the causes, effects, and remediation of siltation in the Great Bay Estuary.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 31

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 recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0074h) 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 April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1333) was adopted on May 2, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1333) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2007: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 10, 2007, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 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, LOB 305, 10:00 a.m
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 am LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0074h} for March 6 {Vote: 18-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0074h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0074h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC15
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/18/07]; SC16
  • April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1333} Adopted
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1333}, Adopted, VV
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/07; Eff. Date 05/14/07; Chapter 0031

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