SB 246 (2007): relative to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of large groundwater withdrawal permits and on large groundwater withdrawals from bedrock aquifers if withdrawal has not commenced.
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SB 246 (2007)
relative to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of large groundwater withdrawal permits and on large groundwater withdrawals from bedrock aquifers if withdrawal has not commenced.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on February 22, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 3, 2007, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- April 12, 2007, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC13
- April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/12/07]; SC15
- April 12, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
Related Bills
- SB 326 (2006): relative to a temporary moratorium on large groundwater permits and withdrawals.