SB 124 (2009): relative to beaver dams.
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SB 124 (2009)
relative to beaver dams.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 257
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 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1075s) 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 Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee held work sessions on May 13, 2009 and May 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 27, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1900h). The committee's amendment (1900h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1900h}” 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 16, 2009, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 12, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, LOB 102
- April 30, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- May 13, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- May 21, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- May 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- April 1, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1075s} — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h — voice vote, passed
- June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1900h} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- March 12, 2009: Hearing; March 12, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
- March 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1075s} [04/01/09]; SC17
- March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development [3/26/2009]
- April 1, 2009: Committee Amendment {1075s}, AA, VV
- April 1, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1075s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg; S J 10, Pg.164
- April 1, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- April 30, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/30/2009 1:00 PM LOB 305-307
- May 13, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/13/2009 9:00 AM LOB 305
- May 21, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/21/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
- May 27, 2009: Executive Session: 5/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
- May 27, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h for June 3 CC (vote 15-0)
- May 27, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1900h
- June 3, 2009: Amendment #1900h Adopted, VV
- June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h: MA VV
- June 10, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1900h}, MA, VV
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 09/14/2009; Chapter 0257