SB 47 (2009): relative to surface water.

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SB 47 (2009)

relative to surface water.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 26

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 29, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 12, 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 22, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 2009, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 31, 2009, 11:30 AM: 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

  • February 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 29, 2009: Hearing; January 29, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • January 29, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/04/09]; SC9
  • February 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 12, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 11:30 AM 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 22, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 11, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/09; Effective 07/07/09; Chapter 0026

Laws It Would Change

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