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SB 5028 - 2003-04
Clarifying the state's authority to regulate water pollution.
Sponsors: Morton, Hale
Companion Bill: HB 1534
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

Dec 20
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water. (View Original Bill)
Jan 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 28
Executive session in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 6
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
NR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass 1st substitute. (Minority Report)
Feb 7
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 13
1st substitute bill substituted (NR 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 15
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Mar 28
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 4
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 14
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 27
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2003 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Jun 5
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 10
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 6. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Jun 10
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 10
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Jun 10
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Jun 20
Governor signed.
Chapter 15, 2003 Laws 1st Special Session. (View Session Law)
Effective date 9/9/2003.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
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