SB 118 (2017): defining pervious surfaces in the shoreland water quality protection act.

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SB 118 (2017)

defining pervious surfaces in the shoreland water quality protection act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0276s). The committee's amendment (2017-0276s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2017, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2017-0384s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2017 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 February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2017, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on May 9, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2017, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 29, 2017: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0276s and 2017-0384s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 31, 2017: Hearing: 01/31/2017, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0276s , 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0276s , AA, VV; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-0384s , AA, VV; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0276s and 2017-0384s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 22, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/22/2017 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 29, 2017: Executive Session: 03/29/2017 LOB 305
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2017 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • May 9, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 05/09/2017; Chapter 0038; Effective 05/09/2017

Laws It Would Change

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