HB 722 (2007): relative to the rivers management protection program.

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HB 722 (2007)

relative to the rivers management protection program.

  • 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: 285

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 held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0811h) 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 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1774) 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 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1774s, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2142) was adopted on June 13, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2142) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 21, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007, 1:03 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 22, 2007, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0811h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1774} — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1774s, 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 9:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 1:03 PM LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0811h} for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0811h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0811h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0811h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1774} [05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.17
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1774}, AA, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1774}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1774s, Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2142} Adopted
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2142}; Adopted
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; Eff. Date 09/01/07; Chapter 0285

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