SB 237-FN (2012): relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and the use of gifts and donations to the division of parks and recreation.

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SB 237-FN (2012)

relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and the use of gifts and donations to the division of parks and recreation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2012 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2340e) was adopted on May 17, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2340e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
  • March 12, 2012, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 303
  • April 17, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 8, 2012, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 12, 2012: Hearing: 1/12/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC2
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/15/12; SC7
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/12/2012 11:15 AM LOB 303
  • April 17, 2012: Executive Session: 4/17/2012 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 25 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Finance
  • May 8, 2012: Division I Work Session: 5/8/2012 11:00 AM LOB 212
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 23-0; CC)
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2340e Adopted
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2340e Adopted
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
  • June 11, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2012; Chapter 0179; Effective 06/11/2012

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