SB 392 (2014): establishing a commission on rural affairs.

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SB 392 (2014)

establishing a commission on rural affairs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 209

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 February 12, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0556s). The committee's amendment (0556s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2014 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 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2014 and April 22, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1500h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1500h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading” on a roll call 133–202, on a motion by Rep. Lambert. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1500h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 8, 2014, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 16, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0556s — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1500h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1500h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 12, 2014: Hearing: 2/12/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0556s, NT, 2/19/14; SC7
  • February 19, 2014: Committee Amendment 0556s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0556s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 8, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2014 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 15, 2014: ==CANCELLED== Executive session: 4/15/2014 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • April 16, 2014: Executive Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1500h (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 30, 2014: Amendment #2014-1500h AA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1500h MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep. Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1500h, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2014; Chapter 0209; Effective 07/11/2014

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