SB 195 (2009): relative to procedures for the trimming, cutting, or removal of trees by utilities.

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SB 195 (2009)

relative to procedures for the trimming, cutting, or removal of trees by utilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 267

The Story

It was introduced on March 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 19, 2009 and March 26, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1192s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 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 on April 9, 2009 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 28, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1552h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–4. The committee's amendment (1552h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 238–133. On June 3, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment {1552h}” 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 267 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 19, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 26, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 22, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 28, 2009, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 29, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 7, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1192s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1552h — yeas 238, nays 133, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment {1552h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 19, 2009: Hearing; March 19, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC14
  • March 26, 2009: Hearing; March 26, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1192s} [04/08/09]; SC18, Pg.27
  • April 8, 2009: Committee Amendment {1192s}, AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1192s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 22, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/22/2009 10:15 AM LOB 301
  • April 28, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 4/28/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 7, 2009: Executive Session: 5/7/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 12, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1552h for May 20 RC (vote 11-4)
  • May 12, 2009: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1552h
  • May 12, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 20, 2009: Majority Committee Amendment #1552h Adopted, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1552h: MA DIV 238-133
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment {1552h}, 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 0267

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