HB 1266 (2010): relative to notification requirements for lowering the water level of a lake or pond.
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HB 1266 (2010)
relative to notification requirements for lowering the water level of a lake or pond.
- 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: 128
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 February 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2010, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ron Mack (D - Hills 1)
- Rep. William Hatch (D - Coos 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2010, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 11, 2010, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 22, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 12:30 PM LOB 305
- February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 9:30 AM LOB 305
- February 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0)
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
- April 22, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/28/10; SC17
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- June 9, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2010; Effective 08/08/2010; Chapter 0128