HB 538-FN (2009): relative to penalties for water pollution.
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HB 538-FN (2009)
relative to penalties for water pollution.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 190
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 10, 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 (amendment 0239h). The committee's amendment (0239h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes 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, 18–0, 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 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1533s) 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 #1533s (Reps Spang & Shurtleff)” 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 190 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2009, 10:30 AM: 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, 11:45 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 30, 2009, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0239h — voice vote, passed
- April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1533s} — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1533s (Reps Spang & Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305
- February 11, 2009: Executive Session: 2/11/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
- February 12, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0239h for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-1)
- February 12, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0239h
- March 4, 2009: Amendment #0239h Adopted, VV
- March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0239h: MA VV
- March 4, 2009: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 24, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2009 2:30 PM LOB 204
- March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 11:45 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 18-0)
- April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room 103, State House, 3:30 p.m.; SC21
- May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1533s} [05/13/09]; SC23
- May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1533s}, AA, VV
- May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1533s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1533s (Reps Spang & Shurtleff): MA VV
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0190