HB 674-FN-A (2009): relative to eliminating the water resources council, relative to dams, and authorizing the Connecticut lakes headwaters citizens committee to advise the department of environmental services on the management of Lake Francis and associated property.

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HB 674-FN-A (2009)

relative to eliminating the water resources council, relative to dams, and authorizing the Connecticut lakes headwaters citizens committee to advise the department of environmental services on the management of Lake Francis and associated property.

  • 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: 112

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 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2009, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 5, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 16, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 5, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 16, 2009: Hearing; April 16, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • April 23, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/09]; SC21
  • April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/15/2009; Effective 08/14/2009; Chapter 0112

Laws It Would Change

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