HB 1353 (2008): extending the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawal.

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HB 1353 (2008)

extending the commission to study issues relative to groundwater withdrawal.

  • 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: 176

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 held work sessions on January 17, 2008, January 29, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0566h). The committee's amendment (0566h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2008, making it Chapter 176 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008, 1:01 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 25, 2008, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0566h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 1:01 PM LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0566h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0566h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0566h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0566h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 2:20 p.m.; SC12
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/11/2008; Effective 08/10/2008; Chapter 0176

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