HB 1461 (2016): relative to the definition of and criteria for protection instream flow.

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HB 1461 (2016)

relative to the definition of and criteria for protection instream flow.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 286

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0456h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0456h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1829s). The committee's amendment (1829s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1829s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. C. Christensen. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2124e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 286 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 20, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0456h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1829s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 11, 2016: Executive Session: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0456h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0456h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0456h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 20, 2016: Hearing: 04/20/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1829s , 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Amendment 1829s, AA, VV; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1829s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/12/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1829s (Rep. C. Christensen): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2124e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2124e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/21/2016; Chapter 286; I. Sec. 7 eff. 6/21/2016 ; II. Rem. eff. 8/20/2016

Laws It Would Change

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