SB 50 (2009): relative to funds and programs of the department of environmental services, and relative to the duties of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.
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SB 50 (2009)
relative to funds and programs of the department of environmental services, and relative to the duties of the exotic aquatic weeds and species committee.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 167
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. On April 1, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1733h). The committee's amendment (1733h) 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 {1733h}” 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 8, 2009, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Irene Messier (R - Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 12, 2009, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
- April 16, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- April 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
- May 14, 2009, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- May 21, 2009, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
- May 21, 2009, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
Votes
- April 1, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1733h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
- June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1733h} — 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, 9:10 a.m.; SC14
- March 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/09]; SC17
- March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture [3/26/2009]
- April 1, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 1, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- April 16, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/16/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
- April 29, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 307
- May 14, 2009: Executive Session: 5/14/2009 9:00 AM LOB 308
- May 14, 2009: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #1646h: 5/21/2009 9:00 AM LOB 307
- May 21, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/21/2009 1:30 PM LOB 307
- May 21, 2009: Executive Session: 5/21/2009 1:45 PM LOB 307
- May 22, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1733h (NT) for June 3 CC (15-0)
- May 22, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1733h (New Title)
- June 3, 2009: Amendment #1733h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1733h (New Title): MA VV
- June 10, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1733h}, MA, VV
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2009; Effective 06/30/2009; Chapter 0167