SB 384 (2008): relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property.

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SB 384 (2008)

relative to the repair of septic systems prior to the sale of waterfront property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 349

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. The committee's amendment (0798) was rejected on a voice vote on March 20, 2008. The committee's amendment (0798), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Committee Amendment {0798}” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. A floor amendment (1091), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1309h) by a vote of 13–6. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (1309h) 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 division vote 176–122. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. 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 349 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 8, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Reconsideration on Committee Amendment {0798} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gallus/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1309h — yeas 176, nays 122, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1309}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC1
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0798} [03/13/08]; SC10B, Pg.4-6
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0798} [Not Voted On]
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0798}, AF, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Committee Amendment{0798}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Moved Reconsideration on Committee Amendment {0798}, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment{1091}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1091} RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 10, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1309h for April 23 Reg (vote 13-6)
  • April 10, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1309h
  • April 10, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1309h Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1309h: MA DIV 176-122
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1309}; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Sgambati, Fuller Clark and Barnes
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Graham Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Gottling, Kepner, Ahlgren, and Hubbard
  • May 28, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m
  • May 28, 2008: Conferee Change: Senator Odell Replaces Senator Barnes
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2035, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2035 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2035}; Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0349

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