HB 233 (2015): relative to local approval of mining activity.

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HB 233 (2015)

relative to local approval of mining activity.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1734s). The committee's amendment (1734s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 21, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 21, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1734s (Rep J. Belanger)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2015, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 17, 2015, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 6, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1734s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1734s (Rep J. Belanger) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:20 AM LOB 301
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC18, PG. 348
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • May 6, 2015: Hearing: 5/6/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC20
  • May 13, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1734s, 5/21/15; SC22
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Amendment 1734s, AA, VV
  • May 21, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1734s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1734s (Rep J. Belanger): MA VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/26/2015; Chapter 162; Effective Date 8/25/2015

Laws It Would Change

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