HB 384 (2009): relative to forest management permitting in and near prime wetlands, waivers for work near prime wetlands, and utility maintenance work in any wetland.

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HB 384 (2009)

relative to forest management permitting in and near prime wetlands, waivers for work near prime wetlands, and utility maintenance work in any wetland.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 185

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 5, 2009, March 9, 2009 and March 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0840h). The committee's amendment (0840h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1557s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1557s (Rep Spang)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 5, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 9, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 17, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 30, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1557s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1557s (Rep Spang) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 1:15 PM LOB 305
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 9:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 9:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305 (Continued 3/18/09 10:00 AM LOB 305 If Needed)
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h (NT) for Mar 24 RC (vote 20-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0840h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0840h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room, LOB 102, 9:30 a.m.; SC21
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1557s} [05/13/09]; SC23 17-19
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1557s}, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1557s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1557s (Rep Spang): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 09/11/2009; Chapter 0185

Laws It Would Change

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