HB 648 (2007): establishing a commission to develop a comprehensive flood management plan and requiring a no wake order on Silver Lake at a certain water level.

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HB 648 (2007)

establishing a commission to develop a comprehensive flood management plan and requiring a no wake order on Silver Lake at a certain water level.

  • 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: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 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 (0601h) 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 a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee's amendment (1547) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1547s (New Title), Rep Spang” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 8, 2007, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0601h — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1547}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1547s (New Title), Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0601h} for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0601h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0601h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0601h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:30 p.m
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC18
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Am{1547}(New Title) [05/17/07]; SC20, Pg.14-15
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Amendment{1547}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1547}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1547s (New Title), Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; I.Sec.6 Eff. 01/01/08; II.Remainder Eff. 06/18/07; Chapter 0179

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