MISSISSIPPI RIVER COORD CNCIL Senate SponsorsSen. James F. Clayborne, Jr., Gary Forby, William R. Haine, Deanna Demuzio, Mike Jacobs and John M. Sullivan House Sponsors(Rep. Daniel V. Beiser-Mike Boland-Patricia R. Bellock-Kenneth Dunkin) 7/3/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0996 New ActCreates the Mississippi River Coordinating Council Act. Authorizes the creation of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council consisting of 13 voting members to be appointed by the Governor. Sets forth provisions relating to the composition of the Council. Provides that the Council shall: (1) periodically review activities and programs administered by State and federal agencies that directly impact the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) work with local communities and organizations to encourage partnerships that enhance awareness and capabilities to address watershed and water resource concerns and to encourage strategies that protect, restore, and expand critical habitats and soil conservation and water quality practices; (3) work with State and federal agencies to optimize the expenditure of funds affecting the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (4) advise and make recommendations to the Governor and State agencies on ways to better coordinate the expenditure of appropriated funds affecting the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (5) encourage local communities to develop water management plans to address stormwater, erosion, flooding, sedimentation, and pollution problems and encourage projects for the natural conveyance and storage of floodwaters, the enhancement of wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities, the recovery, management and conservation of the Mississippi river and its tributaries, the preservation of farmland, prairies, and forests, and the use of measurable economic development efforts that are compatible with the ecological health of the State; and (6) help identify possible sources of additional funding for Mississippi River water management projects.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Office of the Lieutenant Governor shall be responsible for the operations of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council, including, without limitation, funding and oversight of the Council's activities.Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) No additional State funds are required to implement the Mississippi River Coordinating Council. Estimates for the Mississippi River Coordinating Council are $20,000.00. Costs for the Council will be absorbed by the Lieutenant Governor's operating budget in FY07. 1/18/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 1/18/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/18/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/19/2006SenateAssigned to Local Government 2/1/2006SenateDo Pass Local Government; 009-000-000 2/1/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 2, 2006 2/2/2006SenateSecond Reading 2/2/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 7, 2006 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 2/22/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 2/24/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 2/24/2006HouseArrived in House 2/24/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/1/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/1/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 3/1/2006HouseFirst Reading 3/1/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/8/2006HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 3/15/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by State Government Administration Committee 3/15/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote 3/15/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 3/16/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 3/24/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 3/24/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/29/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/30/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 3/30/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-April 4, 2006 3/30/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 4/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 4/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 4/5/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Local Government 4/5/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Local Government; 008-000-000 4/6/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 4/6/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 5/5/2006SenateSent to the Governor 7/3/2006SenateGovernor Approved 7/3/2006SenateEffective Date January 1, 2007 7/3/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0996