HB 63 (2011): extending the instream pilot program for one year.

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HB 63 (2011)

extending the instream pilot program for one year.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 34

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 18, 2011. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0038h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0038h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 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 34 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 20, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 31, 2011, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 9, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0038h — 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 18, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 20, 2011: Executive Session: 1/20/2011 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • January 21, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0038h for Feb 9 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • January 21, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0038h
  • February 9, 2011: Amendment #0038h Adopted, VV
  • February 9, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0038h: MA VV
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 31, 2011: Hearing: 3/31/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC17
  • March 31, 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 0034

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