SB 474 (2024): relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas.
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SB 474 (2024)
relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas.
- Status: Killed
- 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 with changes (amendment 2024-0156s). The committee's amendment (2024-0156s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 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 5 people signed in online: 3 in support and 2 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 kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. Arnold Davis (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 10, 2024, 1:00 PM: 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
Votes
- January 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0156s — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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, 09:15 am
- January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0156s , 01/18/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 3A
- January 18, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0156s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024
- January 18, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0156s , AA, VV; 01/18/2024
- 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 01:00 pm LOB 305-307
- April 24, 2024: Executive Session: 04/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
- April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/24/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/02/2024