HB 505-FN-A (2007): relative to enhanced water quality monitoring for lakes and beaches.

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HB 505-FN-A (2007)

relative to enhanced water quality monitoring for lakes and beaches.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

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 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0251h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 191–144. On March 7, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 20, 2007, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007, 3:04 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007, 10:36 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007, 9:40 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 7, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA {0251H} — yeas 191, nays 144, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:45 AM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 11:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0251h} for March 6 (vote 11-7; RC)
  • February 20, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 20, 2007: Proposed Majority Amendment: #0251h
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 7 Without Objection
  • March 7, 2007: Amendment {0251h} Adopted, VV
  • March 7, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA RC 191-144
  • March 7, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:04 PM LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/19/2007 10:36 AM LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:40 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 29, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 11 (vote 22-1; CC)
  • April 11, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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