HB 1439 (2008): relative to a moratorium on large groundwater withdrawals intended for commercial bottling use.

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HB 1439 (2008)

relative to a moratorium on large groundwater withdrawals intended for commercial bottling use.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–4. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 252–64.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008, 1:00 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 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 252, nays 64, 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 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 19, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-4)
  • February 19, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 252-64

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