HB 1485-FN (1994): establishing a fuel testing program to determine the accuracy of octane rates, creating a licensing procedure for persons engaged in the transfer or sale of motor fuels, and establishing fees and penalties for violations.

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HB 1485-FN (1994)

establishing a fuel testing program to determine the accuracy of octane rates, creating a licensing procedure for persons engaged in the transfer or sale of motor fuels, and establishing fees and penalties for violations.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on September 7, 1994, September 20, 1994 and October 11, 1994. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Ward (Merr 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Mears (Coos 7)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • September 7, 1994, 1:00 PM: work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB :ENV&AGRIC
  • September 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB :ENV&AGRIC
  • October 11, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ7,P195
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • January 26, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN26 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • February 3, 1994: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB08 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 8, 1994: REFERRED TO ENV & AGRIC FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ19,P552
  • September 7, 1994: INTERIM STUDY WK SESS SEPT07 1:00 RM303,LOB :ENV&AGRIC
  • September 20, 1994: INTERIM STUDY WK SESS SEPT20 1:00 RM303,LOB :ENV&AGRIC
  • October 11, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT11 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR:E&A
  • October 12, 1994: REPORT FILED
  • October 12, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE:12-0)

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