HB 1239 (2010): relative to processing certain environmental permits and administrative fines for violations of dredge and fill requirements, relative to air quality in public schools, and drinking water revolving loan funds.

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HB 1239 (2010)

relative to processing certain environmental permits and administrative fines for violations of dredge and fill requirements, relative to air quality in public schools, and drinking water revolving loan funds.

  • 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: 295

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0261h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar”. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 17, 2010. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. The committee's amendment (0261h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 186–124. On March 3, 2010 the House adopted “Suspend Rules, Allow Sec Comm Ref (Reps Almy & Major)” on a division vote 301–24. On March 3, 2010 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 8, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0996h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 17–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0996h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 206–108. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On May 13, 2010 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (1958s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 13, 2010. A floor amendment (2071s), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Reps Spang & Almy)” on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2010, making it Chapter 295 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 8, 2010, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 22, 2010, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 24, 2010, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0261h (New Title) — yeas 186, nays 124, passed
  • March 3, 2010, House: Suspend Rules, Allow Sec Comm Ref (Reps Almy & Major) — yeas 301, nays 24, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with AM #0996h — yeas 206, nays 108, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2071s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Reps Spang & Almy) — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0261h (New Title) for Feb 10 CC (vote 16-1)
  • February 3, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0261h (New Title)
  • February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Groen)
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0261h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0261h (New Title): MA DIV 186-124
  • March 3, 2010: Suspend Rules, Allow Sec Comm Ref (Reps Almy & Major): MA DIV 301-24 by Req 2/3
  • March 3, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 8, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/8/2010 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010: Executive Session: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/17/10 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Necessary)
  • March 18, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0996h for Mar 24 (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • March 18, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0996h
  • March 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 24, 2010: Amendment #0996h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #0996h: MA DIV 206-108
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1958s, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1958s Not Voted On
  • May 12, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Laid On Table MA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Committee Amendment 1958s, AF, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment 2071s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2071s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Req Comm of Conf (Reps Spang & Almy): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps Spang, McClammer, Rous & C.Christensen
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Fuller Clark, Merrill and Odell
  • May 24, 2010: Conference Committee Meeting: 5/24/2010 3:00 PM LOB 305
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2153; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2153; Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2153 Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2010; Chapter 0295
  • July 15, 2010: I. Sections 1-11 Effective 09/11/2010
  • July 15, 2010: II. Section 12 Effective as Provided in Section 13
  • July 15, 2010: III. Section 14 Effective 08/13/2010 12:01 a.m

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