SB 452-FN (2016): requiring certain state agencies to conduct an audit of laws governing coastal regions to enable authorities to take appropriate actions.

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SB 452-FN (2016)

requiring certain state agencies to conduct an audit of laws governing coastal regions to enable authorities to take appropriate actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 195

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 17, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0624s). The committee's amendment (0624s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 206–115. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • April 26, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0624s — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 206, nays 115, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 17, 2016: Hearing: 02/17/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC6
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0624s , 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Amendment 0624s, AA, VV; 03/03/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0624s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/03/2016
  • 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 Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/26/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 9-6; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA DV 206-115 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2016; Chapter 0195; Effective 06/06/2016

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