SB 168 (2015): relative to the duties of the commissioner of the department of environmental services.

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SB 168 (2015)

relative to the duties of the commissioner of the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0454s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0454s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2015 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 11, 2015 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held public hearings on March 31, 2015 and April 7, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2015, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2015, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 31, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 5, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0454s — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 11, 2015: Hearing: 2/11/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC9
  • February 19, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0454s, 3/3/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Amendment 0454s, AA, VV
  • March 5, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0454s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 24, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 31, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/31/2015 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Executive Session: 4/7/2015 LOB 305
  • April 9, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Apr 15 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 4/9/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 05/07/2015; Chapter 0032; Effective 07/06/2015

Laws It Would Change

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