SB 450-FN-A (2018): establishing an advisory commission for the department of environmental services relative to the delegation of authority of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.

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SB 450-FN-A (2018)

establishing an advisory commission for the department of environmental services relative to the delegation of authority of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 320

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0393s). The committee's amendment (2018-0393s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 with changes (amendment 2018-1072s). The committee's amendment (2018-1072s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2018 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 March 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1205h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1205h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 5, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House adopted “Special Order to 5/2/2018” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kurk. A floor amendment (2018-1809h), offered by Rep. Kurk, was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-2085e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 320 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 27, 2018, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 10, 2018, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0393s — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1072s — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1205h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Special Order to 5/2/2018 — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1809h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 30, 2018: Hearing: 01/30/2018, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0393s , 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0393s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0393s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1072s , 03/15/2018; SC 12A
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1072s , AA, VV; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1072s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 10:20 AM LOB 305
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 305
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1205h for 04/05/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Amendment #2018-1205h : AA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1205h: MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/05/2018
  • April 10, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/10/2018 01:00 PM LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Kurk) 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 5/2/2018 (Rep. Kurk): MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: FLAM #2018-1809h (Rep. Kurk): AA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1809h: MA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2085e : AA VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2085e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0320
  • June 29, 2018: I. Section 2 Effective 03/01/2020
  • June 29, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 10/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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