HB 354 (2015): relative to the closing of clam, oyster, and other bivalve areas for restoration.

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HB 354 (2015)

relative to the closing of clam, oyster, and other bivalve areas for restoration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 110

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2015. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0368h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0368h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 18, 2015 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2015 and March 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2015, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2015, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 12, 2015: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 12, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 3, 2015, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 12, 2015, 1:10 PM: work session, House Finance, SH 103
  • March 18, 2015, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2015, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100

Votes

  • February 18, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0368h — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 29, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/29/2015 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 12, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2015 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 12, 2015: Executive Session 2/12/2015
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0368h for Feb 18 (Vote 13-0; CC); HC13, PG. 239
  • February 18, 2015: Amendment #0368h: AA VV
  • February 18, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0368h: MA VV
  • February 18, 2015: Referred to Finance
  • March 3, 2015: Division II Work Session: 3/3/2015 2:30 PM LOB 209
  • March 12, 2015: Division II Work Session: 3/12/2015 1:10 PM SH 103
  • March 18, 2015: Executive Session: 3/18/2015 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 25 (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • March 25, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 26, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 15, 2015: Hearing: 4/15/15, Room 100, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 15, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2015; Chapter 110; Effective Date 8/7/2015

Laws It Would Change

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