SB 265 (2012): relative to the definition of stormwater.

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SB 265 (2012)

relative to the definition of stormwater.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 132

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 19, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0709s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0709s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 27, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 12, 2012 and May 1, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1899h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1899h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment 1899h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on August 4, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 12, 2012, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 1, 2012, 10:50 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0709s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1899h — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment 1899h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC2
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0709s, 2/15/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Amendment 0709s; AA, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0709s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 27, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/27/2012 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 12, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/12/2012 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 10:50 AM LOB 305 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • May 2, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1899h for May 9 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1899h
  • May 9, 2012: Amendment #1899h Adopted, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1899h: MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment 1899h, MA, VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 5, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2012; Chapter 0132; Effective 08/04/2012

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