Very rare or uncommon area designations.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0152 Drafter: DKG LSO No.: 11LSO-0367 Effective Date: 7/1/2011 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0069 Chapter No.: 140 Prime Sponsor: Representative Semlek Catch Title: Very rare or uncommon area designations. Subject: Designation of areas in the state as rare or uncommon by the environmental quality council. Summary/Major Elements: ● This act eliminates the authority of the environmental quality council to designate lands as "very rare" or "uncommon" under the Environmental Quality Act. (Designation of areas as rare or uncommon restricted mining permits if operation would irreparably harm, destroy, or materially impair any area that had been designated as rare or uncommon.) ● Lands designated prior to July 1, 2011 retain the designation until removed by the council. The council retains the authority to remove such a designation.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 9, 1:26 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it fails to notify landowners when adjacent areas are designated as rare or uncommon, thereby removing their right to participate in court procedures.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes locking land designations in perpetuity by removing the EQC's ability to delist. He argues that unforeseen circumstances may arise and that other state decisions are not locked away forever.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he and others do not trust the appointed board to make designations. He argues that if delisting is needed, it should be brought directly to the legislature for a vote.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes locking lands in perpetuity is wrong and that circumstances change over time. She argues the EQC should retain authority to remove designations if they were made incorrectly or are no longer needed.
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Failed 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Failed 2nd reading by ROTHFUSS
Failed 2nd reading by ROTHFUSS
Failed 3rd reading by HASTERT
Failed Committee of the Whole by CASE
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BEBOUT