SB 453 (2018): relative to requirements and criteria for a competitive grant program for drinking water protection and relative to fluoride in municipal water systems.

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SB 453 (2018)

relative to requirements and criteria for a competitive grant program for drinking water protection and relative to fluoride in municipal water systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 258

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 16, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1140s). The committee's amendment (2018-1140s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 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 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2018 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2018-1554h). The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1717h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1717h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 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. The governor signed it on June 12, 2018, making it Chapter 258 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 3, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1140s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1717h — 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 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1140s , 03/22/2018; SC 13A
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1140s , AA, VV; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1140s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 02:00 PM LOB 305-307
  • April 17, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 24, 2018: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2018-1554h : 04/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 305
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1717h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1717h : AA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1717h: MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • June 12, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2018; Chapter 0258; Effective 08/11/2018

Laws It Would Change

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