SB 228-FN (2023): relative to the Hilton Park boat ramp.

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SB 228-FN (2023)

relative to the Hilton Park boat ramp.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0403s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0403s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1462h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1462h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 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 June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on August 4, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 13, 2023, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
  • May 9, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0403s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1462h — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0403s , 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0403s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0403s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • April 13, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/13/2023 03:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • May 9, 2023: Executive Session: 05/09/2023 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • May 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1462h 05/09/2023 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1462h : AA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1462h: MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0229; Effective 08/04/2023

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