SB 318 (2016): permitting the state to enter into a lot line agreement with a private abutter to the Bradford Pines Natural Area.

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SB 318 (2016)

permitting the state to enter into a lot line agreement with a private abutter to the Bradford Pines Natural Area.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 19

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 30, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 2016, making it Chapter 19 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 22, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 30, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 20, 2016: Hearing: 01/20/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC2
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 30, 2016: Executive Session: 03/30/2016 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/14/2016)
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 25, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 04/25/2016; Chapter 0019; Effective 06/24/2016

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