HB 485 (2008): exempting tidal waters from the general rules for vessels operating on water.

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HB 485 (2008)

exempting tidal waters from the general rules for vessels operating on water.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held public hearings on February 7, 2007 and March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on November 7, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • November 7, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 8, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/2007 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • November 7, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/7/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • November 7, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 2 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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