HB 837 (2008): relative to easement interests under the land and community heritage investment program.

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HB 837 (2008)

relative to easement interests under the land and community heritage investment program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 136

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 February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0382h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 29, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 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 September 5, 2007, September 25, 2007 and October 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2582h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2582h) 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 Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 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 6, 2008, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 29, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • September 5, 2007: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture
  • September 25, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 25, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 12, 2008, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2582h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 23, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0382h}NT for March 6 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 23, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0382h (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0382h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • March 29, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/29/2007 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • March 29, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 3/29/2007 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 3, 2007: Executive Session: 4/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 3, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 5, 2007: Retained Bill-Full Committee Work Session: 9/5/07 LOB 303 12:30 PM or Following Session
  • September 25, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 9/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 25, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • November 5, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2582h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote17-0;CC); HC2 PG.124
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2582h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2582h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2582h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC10
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0136

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