HB 219 (2007): relative to the membership of the wetlands council.

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HB 219 (2007)

relative to the membership of the wetlands council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 209

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 met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 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. An enrolled bill amendment (1874) was adopted on June 6, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1874) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 8, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — 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
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 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
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1874}, Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1874} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07; Chapter 0209

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