HB 1202 (2008): relative to monitoring privately owned water distribution programs and defining “eligible regional water system costs” for public water systems.

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HB 1202 (2008)

relative to monitoring privately owned water distribution programs and defining “eligible regional water system costs” for public water systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0338h). The committee's amendment (0338h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1586) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1586 NT (Rep Spang)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2069) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2069) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 29, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0338h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1586}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1586 NT (Rep Spang) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/15/08 1:15 PM LOB 305
  • January 22, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/22/08 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0338h for 2/13 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0338h
  • February 13, 2008: Amendment #0338h Adopted, VV by Required Two-Thirds
  • February 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0338h: MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC17
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:00 p.m. ; SC18
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1586}(New Title) [05/14/08]; SC19, Pg.8
  • May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1586}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1586}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1586 NT (Rep Spang): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2069 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2069}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Chapter 0279
  • July 2, 2008: I. Sections 10 & 11 Effective 06/27/2008
  • July 2, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 07/01/2009

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