HB 537-FN (2009): relative to penalties for oil spills.

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HB 537-FN (2009)

relative to penalties for oil spills.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 106

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 February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 4, 2009 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2009, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 11, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 31, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 28, 2009, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 11, 2009: Executive Session: 2/11/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 12, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-1)
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 4, 2009: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 24, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Executive Session: 4/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 19-0)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 28, 2009: Hearing; April 28, 2009, Room 103, State House, 3:45 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/15/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0106

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