HB 402 (1993): encouraging the composting of food wastes and recycling of construction and demolition debris.

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HB 402 (1993)

encouraging the composting of food wastes and recycling of construction and demolition debris.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 17

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On February 4, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 26, 1993, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws. It took effect on May 25, 1993.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1993, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 4, 1993, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • February 4, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ8,P117
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 13, 1993: HEARING JAN13 02:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • January 27, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB04 (VOTE 15-0)
  • February 4, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ18,P330 + 334
  • February 18, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P118
  • March 4, 1993: HEARING MAR04 11:15 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR11
  • March 11, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ9,P203 + 206
  • March 11, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ9,P207
  • March 18, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ42,P1027
  • March 26, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/26/93 EFF: 05/25/93 CHAP. 0017

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