SB 517 (2020): relative to the public information and permitting functions of the office of the commissioner in the department of environmental services.

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SB 517 (2020)

relative to the public information and permitting functions of the office of the commissioner in the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0292s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0292s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2020 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 February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0292s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 21, 2020: Hearing: 01/21/2020, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0292s , 02/06/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0292s , AA, VV; 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0292s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/06/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1245 (2020): adopting omnibus legislation concerning state agencies.

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