HB 608-FN (1989): establishing a study committee to examine the procedures of siting, licensing and operation of energy related facilities.

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HB 608-FN (1989)

establishing a study committee to examine the procedures of siting, licensing and operation of energy related facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–5. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rodeschin (Sull 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wright (Rock 23)
  • Sen. Dupont (SD6)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • April 6, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM209LOB

Votes

  • May 11, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & EN
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • February 16, 1989: HEARING 02/16/89 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & EN
  • March 8, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/16 VOTE (8-5); PROP COMM AM, HC43, P1159
  • March 16, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM; HJ47, P1316 + 1318
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INT AFFAIRS
  • April 6, 1989: HEARING 4/6/89 11:00 RM209LOB FOR:INT AFFAIRS
  • April 28, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • May 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • May 11, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP RODESCHIN MA VV; HJ87, P2668
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/23/89 CHAP: 239

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