SB 28-FN (2009): relative to annual dam registration fees for non-menace dams and notification to dam owners of downstream development.

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SB 28-FN (2009)

relative to annual dam registration fees for non-menace dams and notification to dam owners of downstream development.

  • 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: 31

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 January 22, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0640s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 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 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 met in executive session on April 14, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 22, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2009, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 31, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 14, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0640s} (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • January 15, 2009: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 15, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC6 Pg. 2
  • January 22, 2009: Hearing; January 22, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC6A
  • March 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0640s}(New Title) [03/11/09]; SC14, Pg.7-8
  • March 11, 2009: Committee Amendment {0640s} (New Title), AA, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0640s} (New Title), 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 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 14, 2009: Executive Session: 4/14/2009 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 22 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 22, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 05/15/09; Effective 07/07/09; Chapter 0028

Laws It Would Change

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