HB 383 (2007): relative to waterfront buffer and woodland buffer requirements in the comprehensive shoreland protection act.

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HB 383 (2007)

relative to waterfront buffer and woodland buffer requirements in the comprehensive shoreland protection act.

  • 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: 267

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 March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0904h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 public hearings on May 11, 2007 and May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1789) was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2102), offered by Sen. Barnes, was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 19–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1789s & #2102s, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2222) was adopted on June 13, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2222) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 267 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 11, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 22, 2007, 4:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0904h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Fuller Clark/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1789s & #2102s, Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 9:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0904h}NT for March 27 (vote 18-1; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0904h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0904h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0904h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 11, 2007: Hearing; May 11, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC19
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 4:30 p.m.; SC21
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1789} [06/06/07]; SC23, Pg.31-37
  • June 6, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to June 7, 2007
  • June 7, 2007: Committee Amendment{1789}, AA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment{2102}, AA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1789}{2102} RC 19Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg
  • June 7, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1789s & #2102s, Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2222} Adopted
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2222} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/29/07; Chapter 0267; I. Section 11 Effective 07/01/07
  • July 5, 2007: II. Section 12 Effective as Provided in Section 13
  • July 5, 2007: III. Section 13 Effective 06/29/07
  • July 5, 2007: IV. Remainder Effective 04/01/08

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