HB 1515-FN (1994): relative to the emissions reduction credits trading program.

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HB 1515-FN (1994)

relative to the emissions reduction credits trading program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 397

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1994. The committee held a work session on February 8, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On February 16, 1994 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for report”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Trombly. On February 16, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 17, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6724) was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1994, making it Chapter 397 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McRae (Hills 7)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11)
  • Rep. Trelfa (Graf 2)
  • Rep. Aranda (Rock 13)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • February 8, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • April 7, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ7,P197
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 01:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH
  • January 25, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN25 02:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
  • February 8, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB08 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 8, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB17 (VOTE 11-0)
  • February 8, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4984>; HC24,P739-743
  • February 16, 1994: REPS A TORR & TROMBLY SUSP RULES FOR REPORT, MA 2/3VV; HJ27,P824
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ27,P829-833 + 838
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ8,P165
  • April 7, 1994: HEARING APR07 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • May 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY10
  • May 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6368>; SC30,P9-16
  • May 10, 1994: COMM AM<6368>, AA VV; SEN RUSSMAN FL AM<6419>, AA VV; SEN RUSSMAN FL AM<6425>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ15, P382-389
  • May 11, 1994: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY12
  • May 12, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ17,P442 + 494
  • May 17, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP RODESCHIN MA VV; HJ67,P2098
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6724>, AM ADOPTED; HJ75,P2225-2226
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ20,P616
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P618
  • June 10, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/94 EFF: 08/09/94 CHAP.0397

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