HB 1487 (2010): relative to the definition of certified wetland scientists.
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HB 1487 (2010)
relative to the definition of certified wetland scientists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 179
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2010. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0702h). The committee's amendment (0702h) 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2010, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Laurie Harding (D - Graf 11)
- Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 2)
- Rep. Jim McClammer (D - Sull 5)
- Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19)
- Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 16, 2010, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 16, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- May 4, 2010, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0702h — voice vote, passed
- May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 11, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/11/2010 1:00 PM LOB 306
- February 16, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2010 9:00 AM LOB 306
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:30 AM LOB 306
- February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0702h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0)
- February 17, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0702h
- March 3, 2010: Amendment #0702h Adopted, VV
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0702h: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- May 4, 2010: Hearing: May 4, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC17
- May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19
- May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- June 21, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/21/2010; Effective 06/21/2010; Chapter 0179