SB 291 (2014): relative to distribution of seedling trees for educational purposes.

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SB 291 (2014)

relative to distribution of seedling trees for educational purposes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 75

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2014, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 8, 2014, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and, LOB 305
  • April 16, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 22, 2014: Hearing: 1/22/2014, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC2
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/6/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC5
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and
  • April 2, 2014: =CANCELLED=Executive Session: 4/15/14 10:45 AM LOB 305
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 10:45 AM LOB 305
  • April 16, 2014: =RECHEDULED=Executive Session: 4/16/14 2:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 23, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled 05/01/2014
  • May 5, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2014; Chapter 0075; Effective 07/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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