SB 345-FN (2024): relative to state park fees for state residents.

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SB 345-FN (2024)

relative to state park fees for state residents.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 8, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the End Of the Calendar, Without Objection”. On February 8, 2024 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2024-0576s), offered by Sen. Keith Murphy, was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2024 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 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2024, with 30 people signed in online: 30 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 25, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 25, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 10, 2024, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • September 25, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • September 25, 2024, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • January 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 8, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • February 8, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0576s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 16, 2024: Hearing: 01/16/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 3A
  • January 18, 2024: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/18/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/08/2024, Vote 6-1
  • February 8, 2024: Special Order to the End Of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA; 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Sen. Murphy Moved Ought to Pass; 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Sen. Murphy Floor Amendment #2024-0576s , AA, VV; 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0576s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/08/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/10/2024 10:45 am LOB 305-307
  • April 24, 2024: Executive Session: 04/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
  • April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/24/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • May 2, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/02/2024
  • September 25, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/25/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
  • September 25, 2024: Executive Session: 09/25/2024 11:30 am LOB 305
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1102-FN (2026): increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.
  • HB 1102-FN (2026): increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.

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