HB 1476-LOCAL (1994): relative to certain definitions under the environmental laws, municipal liability and the tax sale and lien process, and the liability of owners of hazardous waste facilities.

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HB 1476-LOCAL (1994)

relative to certain definitions under the environmental laws, municipal liability and the tax sale and lien process, and the liability of owners of hazardous waste facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 199

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 199 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. St. Martin (Rock 6)
  • Rep. J. Johnson (Merr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 7, 1994, 11:50 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • April 21, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 26, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ7,P195
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 6, 1994: <NOTE TIME CHANGE> HEARING FEB15 10:30 RM211,LOB FOR: M&C G
  • March 2, 1994: RECONVENED HEARING MAR02 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5169>(NEW TITLE); HC30,P901-903
  • March 10, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1077-1079 + 1110
  • March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ9,P228
  • March 23, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR14 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 31, 1994: //CANCELLED//RESCHEDULED HEARING APR07 11:50 RM212,LOB FOR: EN
  • April 21, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR21 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 25, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR26
  • April 26, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ13,P322 + 328
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
  • May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 07/23/94 CHAP.0199

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