HB 468 (2007): relative to establishing the freedom's way heritage area and commission.

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HB 468 (2007)

relative to establishing the freedom's way heritage area and commission.

  • 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: 61

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 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0290h) 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 with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1229) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 2, 2007 the House adopted “House Concur with Senate AM #1229s, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1551) was adopted on May 2, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1551) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 4, 2007, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 10:30 AM: 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 10, 2007, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0290h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1229} — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2007, House: House Concur with Senate AM #1229s, Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 23, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0290h} for March 6 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 23, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0290h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0290h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0290h: MA VV
  • March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(1229) [04/18/07]; SC16, Pg.9-10
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Amendment{1229}, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1229}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: House Concur with Senate AM #1229s, Rep Spang MA VV
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1551} Adopted
  • May 10, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1551} Adopted
  • May 17, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2007: Enrolled [5/16/07]
  • June 4, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/07; Eff. Date 06/01/07; Chapter 0061

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