SB 519-FN (2008): imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.

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SB 519-FN (2008)

imposing a per diem fine on dam owners and operators for failure to repair damage.

  • 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: 272

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 February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0696) 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 Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1303h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–4. The committee's amendment (1303h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 175–126. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 30, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1687h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1687h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 146–63. 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. 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 June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 272 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 1, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: 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
  • April 22, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 203
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0696} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1303H — yeas 175, nays 126, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1687h — yeas 146, nays 63, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendments{1303}{1687} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 2:40 p.m.; SC5
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0696} [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.9
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0696}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0696}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Resources, Recreation & Development
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 26, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/26/2008 1:30 PM LOB 305
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 2:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM 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 #1303h for April 16 Reg (vote 15-4)
  • April 10, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1303h
  • April 10, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1303h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1303h: MA RC 175-126
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/22/2008 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2008 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1687h for May 14 Reg (vote 16-1)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1687h
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Amendment #1687h Adopted, VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1687h: MA DIV 146-63 By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendments{1303}{1687}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/26/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0272

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