HB 189 (2013): extending the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.

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HB 189 (2013)

extending the commission to study water infrastructure sustainability funding.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0511h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 13, 2013. The committee's amendment (0511h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2013 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 135–172. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 238–83. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 26, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 24, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 27, 2013, House: Lay on Table (Rep Kappler) — yeas 135, nays 172, failed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0511h(NT) — yeas 238, nays 83, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 1:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 26, 2013: Executive Session: 2/26/2013 11:00 AM LOB 305 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 10:15 AM)==
  • February 28, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0511h(NT) for Mar 27 (Vote 19-0; End of RC)
  • February 28, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0511h (New Title)
  • March 13, 2013: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kappler)
  • March 13, 2013: Special Ordered to Next Session Without Objection; HJ26, PG.826
  • March 21, 2013: Special Ordered to Next Session Without Objection; HJ29, PG.1002
  • March 27, 2013: Amendment #0511h(NT): AA VV; HJ31, PG.1067
  • March 27, 2013: Lay on Table (Rep Kappler): MF DIV 135-172; HJ31, PG.1068
  • March 27, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0511h(NT): MA DIV 238-83; HJ31, PG.1067-1068
  • March 28, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • April 24, 2013: Hearing: 4/24/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC17
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/23/13; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Related Bills

  • HB 588 (2013): extending the instream flow pilot program for 2 years and establishing a commission to study opportunities and options to improve the sustainability of the fish and game department.

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