HB 1568-FN (2008): relative to endangering the public water supply.
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HB 1568-FN (2008)
relative to endangering the public water supply.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 161
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2008 and February 7, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0364h). The committee's amendment (0364h) 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Howard Cunningham (D - Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Virginia Heard (D - Carr 3)
- Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 8, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
- February 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0364h
- March 5, 2008: Amendment #0364h Adopted, VV
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h: MA VV
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
- April 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
- May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0161