HB 478-FN (1995): relative to issuing operating permits to major stationary sources of air pollution.
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HB 478-FN (1995)
relative to issuing operating permits to major stationary sources of air pollution.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 68
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 1995, making it Chapter 68 of the session laws. It took effect on May 9, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Below (Graf 13)
- Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
- Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 1995, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- February 21, 1995, 11:35 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P157
- January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
- January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 01:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
- February 2, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB09 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- February 2, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1042>; HC17,P348
- February 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P424-425 + 430
- February 14, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ4,P45
- February 21, 1995: HEARING FEB21 11:35 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR13
- April 13, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ13,P222 + 235
- April 27, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ16,P275
- May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
- May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 05/09/95 CHAP.0068