HB 599-FN (1992): relative to the storage and disposal of low-level radioactive waste.

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HB 599-FN (1992)

relative to the storage and disposal of low-level radioactive waste.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the bill was referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held work sessions on September 10, 1991 and October 9, 1991. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–2. On January 9, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/14/1992”. On January 14, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/16/1992” on a voice vote. On January 16, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/23/1992” on a voice vote. On January 23, 1992 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. DePecol (Ches 12)
  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • September 10, 1991, 10:00 AM: work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • October 9, 1991, 1:30 PM: work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • January 14, 1992, House: Special Order to 01/16/1992 — voice vote, passed
  • January 16, 1992, House: Special Order to 01/23/1992 — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 1992, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ23,P297
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 21, 1991: HEARING FEB21 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR20 (VOTE 10-1;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO SCIENCE, TECH & ENERGY; HJ53B,P1168
  • August 22, 1991: RE-REF WORK SESSION **IF NOT COMPLETED ON 9/10** SEP17 & SEP19
  • August 22, 1991: 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI & TECH
  • September 10, 1991: RE-REF WORK SESSION SEP10 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI&TECH
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF WORK & EXEC SESSION OCT09 01:30 RM300,LOB FOR:SCI&TECH
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 9-2)
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF MIN REPORT OTP
  • January 9, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO 01/14/92 (JAN09 CALENDAR MOVED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • January 14, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO JAN16, REP RODESCHIN MA VV; HJ13,P441
  • January 16, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO JAN23, MA VV; HJ14,P475
  • January 23, 1992: REP A. MERRILL SUBST OTP, ML RC(107-197); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ18,P535-538

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