SB 489 (2008): establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Brookfield.

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SB 489 (2008)

establishing a commission to study erecting a fire tower on Copple Crown mountain in Brookfield.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 48

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 March 4, 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 (0825) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1083), 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 voice vote 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 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. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 48 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

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: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0825}(New Title){1083} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0825}(New Title)[03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.15
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0825}(New Title) [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{0825}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment{1083}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0825}(New Title){1083}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 CC (vote 18-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 05/12/08, Chapter 0048

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