SB 158 (2008): relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.

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SB 158 (2008)

relative to review of activities affecting surface waters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 337

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0010) was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1307h). The committee's amendment (1307h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. An enrolled bill amendment (2044) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2044) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 337 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0010} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1307h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1307} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC6
  • March 30, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/05/07]; SC14A
  • April 5, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0010} [01/17/08]; SC1, Pg.3-4
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{0010}, AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0010}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 2:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 2, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/2/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1307h for April 23 CC (vote 18-0)
  • April 10, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1307h
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1307h Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1307h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendment{1307}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2044 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2044}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 09/05/08, Chapter 0337

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