SB 117 (2009): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a program to provide low-cost firewood from state lands to low-income individuals.

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SB 117 (2009)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a program to provide low-cost firewood from state lands to low-income individuals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 97

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1076s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1578) was adopted on May 6, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1578) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 12, 2009, making it Chapter 97 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 26, 2009, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 21, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 1, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1076s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 26, 2009: Hearing; March 26, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC14
  • March 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1076s} [04/01/09]; SC17
  • March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy [3/26/2009]
  • April 1, 2009: Committee Amendment {1076s}, AA, VV
  • April 1, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1076s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/21/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 6 CC (vote 14-1)
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1578 Adopted
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1578 Adopted
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2009; Effective 06/12/2009; Chapter 0097

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