SB 523 (2008): relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
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SB 523 (2008)
relative to requirements for the estuary alliance for sewage treatment to take and hold land.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 110
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 March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it 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 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. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Otto Grote (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Nancy Stiles (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 10, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 103
- April 2, 2008, 2:00 PM: 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 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 103, State House 2:45 p.m.; SC7
- March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11C
- March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 2:00 PM 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
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 07/27/08, Chapter 0110