SB 344 (2012): allowing the department of resources and economic development to cut vegetation in shoreland areas where public safety is of concern.

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SB 344 (2012)

allowing the department of resources and economic development to cut vegetation in shoreland areas where public safety is of concern.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 137

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 February 2, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1112s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1112s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 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 March 21, 2012 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2289e) was adopted on May 17, 2012. These 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2289e) was adopted to 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. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on August 4, 2012.

Hearings and Sessions

February 2, 2012, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
April 10, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
May 1, 2012, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1112s — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC5
March 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1112s, 3/21/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1112s; AA, VV
March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1112s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 11:00 AM LOB 305-307
May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 11:00 AM LOB 305 ==Executive Session To Follow==
May 2, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 9 (Vote 12-0; CC)
May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
May 17, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2289e Adopted
May 23, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2289e Adopted
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 0137; Effective 08/04/2012

Laws It Would Change

RSA 483-B:9