HB 458 (2007): relative to the exemption of replacement or redundant wells from the large groundwater withdrawal permitting process.

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HB 458 (2007)

relative to the exemption of replacement or redundant wells from the large groundwater withdrawal permitting process.

  • 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: 55

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 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. 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 24, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2007, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 24, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/6/2007 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 23, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 (vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 17, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 304, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/07]; SC18
  • May 3, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 10, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/22/07; Eff. Date 07/21/07; Chapter 0055

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