SB 129 (1995): relative to packages and packaging components under the toxic reduction laws.
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SB 129 (1995)
relative to packages and packaging components under the toxic reduction laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 78
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 9, 1995 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to pass it. 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 78 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1995, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
- March 22, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
Votes
- February 7, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P30
- January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 11:45 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- February 2, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP FEB07
- February 7, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ3,P39 + 42
- February 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ25,P524
- February 14, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/14/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
- February 24, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR15 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- March 22, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR22 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- April 19, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR25 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- April 25, 1995: PASSED; HJ59,P1634 + 1646
- May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ17,P287
- May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
- May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0078