HB 1252-FN (2020): relative to large groundwater withdrawals from replacement wells.
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HB 1252-FN (2020)
relative to large groundwater withdrawals from replacement wells.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Dennis Green (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Joseph Guthrie (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Deb Hobson (R - Rock 35)
- Rep. Jeffrey Salloway (D - Straf 5)
- Rep. Peter Somssich (D - Rock 27)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
- Sen. Jon Morgan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2020, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 13, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/13/2020 09:00 am LOB 305
- February 19, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/19/2020 01:30 pm LOB 305
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 305
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1245 (2020): adopting omnibus legislation concerning state agencies.