HB 1544-FN (2010): relative to penalties for forestry violations.

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HB 1544-FN (2010)

relative to penalties for forestry violations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 171

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 unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On January 27, 2010 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (0907h) 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 with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1742) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 17, 2010, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 11:15 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
  • March 4, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 6, 2010, 4:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0907h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 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 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • January 21, 2010: Executive Session: 1/21/2010 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 27 CC (vote 18-0)
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • January 27, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 4, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/4/2010 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010: Executive Session: 3/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • March 24, 2010: Floor Amendment #0907h (Rep Theberge) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0907h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, State House, 4:15 p.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1742 Adopted
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1742 Adopted
  • May 12, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/17/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0171

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