SB 156-FN (1989): relative to refuse disposal.
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SB 156-FN (1989)
relative to refuse disposal.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 273
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–3. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1989, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on July 25, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Torr (SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Dupont (SD6)
- Rep. Torr (Straf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 212LOB
- April 5, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
Votes
- May 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV. REC & ENV
- January 24, 1989: HEARING 1/24/89 11:00 RM 212LOB FOR:DEV.REC.& ENV
- February 15, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGR
- March 2, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/2/89 DUE ON 4/4/89
- March 21, 1989: CANCELLED HEARING 3/29/8911:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENVIRON & AGRICUL
- April 5, 1989: RESCHED HEARING 04/05/89 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENVIRON & AGRICUL
- April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/4 VOTE (14-3)
- May 4, 1989: REP GREENE MOVED SPECIAL ORDER FOR 5/9/89, MA VV; HJ81, P2509-10
- May 9, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; ARNESEN FL AM, AL RC(103-224); PASSED W/AM VV; HJ83, P2569-2574 + 2602
- May 11, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- June 5, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/05/89 EFF: 7/25/89 CHAP: 273