SB 381 (2008): relative to conservation commissions.

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SB 381 (2008)

relative to conservation commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 317

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0702) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 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 March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2008 and May 6, 2008. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1485h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–3. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1485h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1798h) was adopted on a division vote 186–59 on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 204–42. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 317 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • March 26, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 2, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0702} — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 186, nays 59, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AMs #1485h and #1798h — yeas 204, nays 42, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendments{1485}{1798} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC3
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0702} [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.5-6
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0702}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0702}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 27, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 2, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2008 3:00 PM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 1, 2008: Executive Session: 5/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 6, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • May 7, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1485h for May 14 Reg (vote 11-3)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1485h
  • May 7, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Amendment #1485h Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Floor AM #1798h (Rep Butterworth) Adopted, DIV 186-59 by Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with AMs #1485h and #1798h: MA DIV 204-42 by Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Concur with House Amendments{1485}{1798}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0317

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