HB 1721 (2012): relative to permitting for the replacement of sewage disposal systems and relative to oil spillage prevention, control, and countermeasure plans.
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HB 1721 (2012)
relative to permitting for the replacement of sewage disposal systems and relative to oil spillage prevention, control, and countermeasure plans.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 147
The Story
On January 18, 2012 the bill was referred to the Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0992h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0992h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It was introduced on March 7, 2012 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2234e) was adopted on May 16, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2234e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Glenn Ritter (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 1)
- Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 12, 2012, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0992h(NT) — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 18, 2012: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved By Rules Committee
- January 18, 2012: Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 10:15 AM LOB 305 ==10:45 AM Hearing on Proposed Amendment #2012-0523h(NT)==
- February 16, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2012 10:30 AM LOB 305
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 11:00 AM LOB 305
- February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0992h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 22, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0992h (New Title)
- March 7, 2012: Amendment #0992h(NT) Adopted, VV
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0992h(NT): MA VV
- March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 12, 2012: Hearing: 4/12/12, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
- April 26, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/2/12; SC17
- May 2, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 16, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2234e Adopted
- May 17, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2234e Adopted
- May 17, 2012: Enrolled
- May 23, 2012: Enrolled
- June 7, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/07/2012; Chapter 0147
- June 11, 2012: I. Section 1-4 Effective as Provided in Section 7
- June 11, 2012: II. Section 5-6 Effective 07/01/2012
- June 11, 2012: III. Remainder Effective 06/07/2012