HB 1414 (2020): relative to penalties for improper timber harvesting.
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HB 1414 (2020)
relative to penalties for improper timber harvesting.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Agriculture
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 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0429h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0429h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes 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. Kenneth Wells (D - Merr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joyce Weston (D - Graf 8)
- Rep. David Karrick (D - Merr 25)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 18, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0429h (NT) — 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 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 11:00 am LOB 305
- February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 10:00 am LOB 305
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0429h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0429h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0429h (NT): 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 193 (2021): relative to penalties for improper timber harvesting.
- HB 193 (2021): relative to penalties for improper timber harvesting.