HB 1450 (2010): relative to the designation of a portion of the Cocheco River as a protected river.

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HB 1450 (2010)

relative to the designation of a portion of the Cocheco River as a protected river.

  • 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: 169

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, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0350h). The committee's amendment (0350h) 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 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 17, 2010, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2010, 12:00 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, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h — 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 12:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 9:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 18-0)
  • February 11, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0350h
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0350h Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0350h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:10 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 17, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/17/2010; Effective 06/17/2010; Chapter 0169

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