SB 628-FN (2020): relative to the authority of the department of environmental services for emergency action at hazardous dams.

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SB 628-FN (2020)

relative to the authority of the department of environmental services for emergency action at hazardous dams.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • 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 28, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the end of the regular calendar, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2020-0539s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was rejected on a voice vote on February 6, 2020. On February 6, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it 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 Resources, Recreation and Development committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 28, 2020: Hearing: 01/28/2020, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Special Order to the end of the regular calendar, Without Objection, MA; 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2020-0539s , AF, VV; 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/06/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • 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.
  • HB 1245 (2020): adopting omnibus legislation concerning state agencies.

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