HB 1372-FN (1992): placing restrictions on the sale and disposal of manganese, zinc carbon, oxide and nickel-cadmium batteries.

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HB 1372-FN (1992)

placing restrictions on the sale and disposal of manganese, zinc carbon, oxide and nickel-cadmium batteries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 196

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 22, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1992, making it Chapter 196 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Tarpley-Bamberger (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 8, 1992, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 22, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 21, 1992: HEARING JAN21 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • February 25, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC43,P1025-1026
  • March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1306-1308 + 1380
  • March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT
  • April 8, 1992: HEARING APR08 02:00 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 21, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR22
  • April 21, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC30,P12
  • April 22, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P503 + 574
  • April 23, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP E. GREENE MA VV; HJ79,P2069
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P700
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2199
  • May 12, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/92 EFF: 07/11/92 CHAP.0196

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