HB 1520 (2010): relative to the rulemaking authority of and administrative fine authority for the department of resources and economic development.

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HB 1520 (2010)

relative to the rulemaking authority of and administrative fine authority for the department of resources and economic development.

  • 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: 230

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 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0186h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 27, 2010. The committee's amendment (0186h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 27, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 218–121. On January 27, 2010 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2010. 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (0946h) 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 202–145. 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 15, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2094) was adopted on May 13, 2010. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2094) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 28, 2010, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 21, 2010, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 9, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 8, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2010, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: OTP/AM 0186H — yeas 218, nays 121, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with AM #0946h — yeas 202, nays 145, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 21, 2010: Executive Session: 1/21/2010 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0186h for Jan 27 CC (vote 16-2)
  • January 21, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0186h
  • January 27, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep W.O'Brien)
  • January 27, 2010: Amendment #0186h Adopted, VV
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0186h: MA RC 218-121
  • January 27, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 8, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/8/2010 1:00 PM 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 17, 2010: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0946h for Mar 24 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 17, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0946h
  • March 17, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 24, 2010: Amendment #0946h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #0946h: MA DIV 202-145
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 15, 2010: Hearing: April 15, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC15
  • April 29, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/5/10; SC18
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2094 Adopted
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2094 Adopted
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/28/2010; Chapter 0230
  • June 29, 2010: I. Section 10-12 Effective 06/28/2013
  • June 29, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 06/28/2010

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