SB 168-FN (2009): establishing the Southeast Watershed Alliance.

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SB 168-FN (2009)

establishing the Southeast Watershed Alliance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 220

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 February 19, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2009 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1460h). The committee's amendment (1460h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on June 3, 2009. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1460h} (New Title)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2341) was adopted on June 10, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2341) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 15, 2009, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 31, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 14, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 30, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 12, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 204
  • May 19, 2009, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1460h} (New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 19, 2009: Hearing; February 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC11
  • March 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/09]; SC14
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 14, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2009 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 14, 2009: Public Information Meeting: 4/28/2009 5:00 PM Durham Town Hall
  • April 30, 2009: Executive Session: 4/30/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305 (Orig 10:30 AM)
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h (NT) for May 6 RC (vote 18-0)
  • April 30, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1460h (New Title)
  • May 6, 2009: Amendment #1460h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h (New Title): MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 12, 2009: Public Hearing: 5/12/2009 10:30 AM LOB 204 (Orig LOB 202)
  • May 19, 2009: Executive Session: 5/19/2009 1:15 PM LOB 202 (Orig 1:00 PM)
  • May 20, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 3 CC (vote 17-2)
  • June 3, 2009: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep W.Smith)
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1460h} (New Title), MA, VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2341 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2341 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/09; Effective 07/15/09; Chapter 0220

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