SB 374 (2016): requiring the department of environmental services to update coastal flooding trends.

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SB 374 (2016)

requiring the department of environmental services to update coastal flooding trends.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 121

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 February 3, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0393s). The committee's amendment (0393s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2016 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 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 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2016, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • April 5, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0393s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 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
  • February 3, 2016: Hearing: 02/03/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC4
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0393s , NT, 02/11/2016; SC5
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Amendment 0393s, NT, AA, VV; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0393s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/11/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/17/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 01:30 PM LOB 305
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 20, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2016; Chapter 0121; Effective 07/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

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