HB 1197 (2014): permitting the construction of a dam at the natural outlet of Jenness Pond in the town of Northwood.

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HB 1197 (2014)

permitting the construction of a dam at the natural outlet of Jenness Pond in the town of Northwood.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 53

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0164h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0164h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 11, 2014, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 26, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0164h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 12:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0164h for Feb 19 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0164h AA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0164h MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 26, 2014: Hearing: 3/26/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC11
  • April 4, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0053; Effective 5/27/2014

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