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2008 Regular Session bill information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:21 a.m.
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SENATE BILL 654

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally

Sponsored By:
Senator Frosh

Entitled:
Public Utility Tree Management Act

Synopsis:

Requiring a public utility to prepare a tree management plan; requiring a public utility to enter into an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources under specified circumstances; requiring specified programs and plans to be published in accordance with requirements; authorizing the Department to issue a stop work order under specified circumstances; providing for penalties; and authorizing the Department to adopt regulations.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs & Finance
2/20
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education Health and Environmental Affairs)
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Conservation -see also- Soil Conservation
Natural Resources, Department of
Penalties
Public Information
Rules and Regulations
Trees
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources
( 5-1901 , 5-1902 , 5-1903 , 5-1904 , 5-1905 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered


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