HB 777-FN-A (2008): relative to agricultural exemptions from alteration of terrain permitting requirements and penalties for site development.

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HB 777-FN-A (2008)

relative to agricultural exemptions from alteration of terrain permitting requirements and penalties for site development.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 27, 2007. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Special Order to April 5 Beginning of Calendar” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0862h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 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 held work sessions on May 17, 2007 and September 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2659h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 2, 2008. The committee's amendment (2659h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 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 kill it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007, 1:04 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 104
  • March 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 5, 2007: executive session, House Ways and Means, During Session Break
  • May 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 25, 2008, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Special Order to April 5 Beginning of Calendar — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0862h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2659h — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 2:30 PM LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 1:04 PM LOB 104
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0862h}NT for March 27 (vote 16-2; CC)
  • March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0862h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Rausch)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5 Beginning of Calendar: MA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Amendment {0862h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0862h (New Title): MA VV, Necessary Two-Thirds
  • April 5, 2007: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 5, 2007: Executive Session: 4/5/07 During Session Break
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • May 17, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/17/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • September 20, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2659h for Jan 2 (vote 16-2; CC)
  • November 16, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2659h
  • January 2, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Jasper)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2659h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2659h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 2:40 p.m.; SC12
  • March 25, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/27/08]; SC12A
  • March 27, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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