HB 710 (2007): establishing a commission to study issues relative to the practice of leasing state-owned real estate on the shores of public waters.

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HB 710 (2007)

establishing a commission to study issues relative to the practice of leasing state-owned real estate on the shores of public waters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 254

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 12, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 27, 2007. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0807h) was rejected on a voice vote on April 5, 2007. On April 5, 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 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1478) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1478s, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 254 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2007, 11:30 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 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 1, 2007, 4:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1032h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1478} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1478s, Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 11:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0807h}NT for March 27 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment; #0807h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Rausch)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV Necessary 2/3
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Amendment {0807h}(New Title): AF VV
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep Cloutier) Floor Amendment {1032h}: AA VV, Necessary Two-Thirds
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1032h: MA VV, Necessary Two-Thirds
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 4:30 p.m.; SC18
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1478} [05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.16
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1478}, AA, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1478}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1478s, Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 06/28/07; Chapter 0254

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