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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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.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2013-2014
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 241

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 February 26, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–7. On March 20, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1520s). On May 23, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1520s, NT, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (1520s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1848s, 2/3 necessary”. A floor amendment (2013-1848s), offered by Sen. Odell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1520s(NT) and #1848s(NT) (Rep Chandley)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2038e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2038e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 19, 2013, making it Chapter 241 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 26, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
March 5, 2013, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 24, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

March 20, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1520s, NT, 1848s, NT — voice vote, passed
June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1520s(NT) and #1848s(NT) (Rep Chandley) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
February 26, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/26/2013 1:30 PM LOB 305
March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:15 AM LOB 305
March 6, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 20 (Vote 11-7; Part II, RC)
March 6, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
March 20, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
April 24, 2013: Hearing: 4/24/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC17
May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1520s, NT, 5/23/13; SC21
May 23, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
May 23, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1520s, NT, 2/3 necessary, MA
May 23, 2013: Committee Amendment 1520s, NT, AA, VV
May 23, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
May 23, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1848s, 2/3 necessary, MA
May 23, 2013: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment #2013-1848s, NT, AA, VV
May 23, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1520s, NT, 1848s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1520s(NT) and #1848s(NT) (Rep Chandley): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1586
June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2038e Adopted, VV
June 25, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2038e Adopted [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1657
June 26, 2013: Enrolled
June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1711
July 19, 2013: Signed By Governor 07/19/2013; Chapter 0241
July 25, 2013: I. Section 8 Effective 11/01/2013
July 25, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 07/19/2013

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