HB 252-FN (2007): relative to exemptions from the permitting process for excavating and dredging.
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HB 252-FN (2007)
relative to exemptions from the permitting process for excavating and dredging.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 211
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 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0555h) 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 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 11, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2031) 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 (2031) 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 211 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 12, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- May 11, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
- March 12, 2007: Executive Session: 3/12/2007 1:00 PM LOB 305
- March 14, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0555h} for March 21 (vote 14-0; CC)
- March 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0555h
- March 21, 2007: Amendment {0555h} Adopted, VV
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
- March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- May 11, 2007: Hearing; May 11, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC19
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
- May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 6, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2031}, Adopted
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2031} 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 0211