SB 57-FN-A (2017): making appropriations to the department of environmental services for the purposes of funding eligible drinking water and wastewater projects under the state aid grant program and relative to making an appropriation from the drinking water and groundwater trust fund to the department of environmental services to address drinking water contamination in Amherst.

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SB 57-FN-A (2017)

making appropriations to the department of environmental services for the purposes of funding eligible drinking water and wastewater projects under the state aid grant program and relative to making an appropriation from the drinking water and groundwater trust fund to the department of environmental services to address drinking water contamination in Amherst.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 9, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On February 9, 2017 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass on a voice vote, but its third reading was left pending. On February 9, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Reconsider SB 57-FN-A: Ought to Pass” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. A floor amendment (2017-1192s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 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 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2017 and May 9, 2017. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2017 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2017-1534h). The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2017 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2017-1593h). The committee held a work session on May 16, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 24, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2021h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2021h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2017, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • April 11, 2017, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2017, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 9, 2017, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 16, 2017, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Lay on the Table — yeas 13, nays 9, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Reconsider SB 57-FN-A: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1192s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Finance
  • January 24, 2017: Hearing: 01/24/2017, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: The Chair rescinded OT3rdg, 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, RC 13Y-9N, MA; 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 02/09/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Finance
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Reconsider SB 57-FN-A: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-1192s , AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1192s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 03/30/2017
  • April 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/11/2017 11:15 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2017: Division I Work Session: 04/25/2017 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • May 9, 2017: Division I Work Session: 05/09/2017 10:30 AM LOB 212
  • May 9, 2017: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2017-1534h : 05/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • May 9, 2017: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2017-1593h : 05/09/2017 10:15 AM LOB 212
  • May 16, 2017: Division I Work Session: 05/16/2017 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • May 24, 2017: Executive Session: 05/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2021h for 06/01/2017 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-2021h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Daniels Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 10, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2017; Chapter 0207
  • July 12, 2017: I. Section 5 Effective 07/01/2017
  • July 12, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 07/10/2017

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