HB 27 (2011): relative to the classification of rivers, de minimis impact work in designated rivers, and protected instream flows, and extending the time for septage and sludge land application restrictions.

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HB 27 (2011)

relative to the classification of rivers, de minimis impact work in designated rivers, and protected instream flows, and extending the time for septage and sludge land application restrictions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2011. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 2011, February 8, 2011 and February 23, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0532h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0532h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2011, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2011, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 1, 2011, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 8, 2011, 3:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 23, 2011: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2011, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0532h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 10:45 AM LOB 305
  • February 1, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/1/2011 3:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 8, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2011 3:15 PM LOB 305
  • February 23, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/23/2011 LOB 305 3:00 PM or Immediately Following House Session
  • March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 3, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0532h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 13-1; CC)
  • March 3, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0532h (New Title)
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0532h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0532h(NT): MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 7, 2011: Hearing: 4/7/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • April 7, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/09/2011; Effective 05/09/2011; Chapter 0032

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