HJR 4 (1995): urging the United States Congress and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to make certain changes in the Clean Air Act amendments which would enable states to better comply with the law.

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HJR 4 (1995)

urging the United States Congress and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to make certain changes in the Clean Air Act amendments which would enable states to better comply with the law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 73

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 committee held a work session on February 14, 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 March 15, 1995 the House voted to adopt it. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to adopt 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 73 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1995, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 18, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P159
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 02:15 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
  • March 3, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1363>(NEW TITLE); HC33,P907
  • March 15, 1995: ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ39,P1116 + 1163
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ10,P177
  • April 18, 1995: HEARING APR18 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
  • April 20, 1995: ADOPTED VV; SJ14,P240 + 250
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ17,P287
  • May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: CHAP.0073

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