SB 38 (2015): establishing a commission to develop a land conservation plan.

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SB 38 (2015)

establishing a commission to develop a land conservation plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 174

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0050s). The committee's amendment (0050s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 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 4, 2015 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2015. The committee held work sessions 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 with changes (amendment 2015-1239h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1239h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1239h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2015-1940e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 21, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1940EBA) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 174 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 18, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 31, 2015, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • January 29, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0050s — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1239h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2015, Senate: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1239h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 21, 2015: Hearing: 1/21/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC6
  • January 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0050s, 1/29/15; SC7
  • January 29, 2015: Committee Amendment 0050s, AA, VV
  • January 29, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0050s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 18, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/18/2015 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 24, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/24/2015 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 24, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 3/24/2015 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 31, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/31/2015 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/7/2015 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Executive Session: 4/7/2015 LOB 305
  • April 9, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1239h for Apr 15 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 15, 2015: Amendment #1239h: AA VV
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1239h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2015: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1239h, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1940e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2015)
  • May 26, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1940EBA: AA VV (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • June 4, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/4/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2015; Chapter 0174
  • June 30, 2015: I. Section 2 Effective 12/31/16
  • June 30, 2015: II. Remainder Effective 06/26/15

Laws It Would Change

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