HB 1325 (1996): relative to the emissions reduction trading programs and establishing a voluntary pilot program on enhanced environmental performance agreements.

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HB 1325 (1996)

relative to the emissions reduction trading programs and establishing a voluntary pilot program on enhanced environmental performance agreements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 1996, February 14, 1996 and February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 4, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6062) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 31, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 21, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ4,P131
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 14, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 11:00 RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 09:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-0)
  • February 21, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5100>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P989-991
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 7, 1996: COMM AM, AA 2/3VV; PASSED WITH AM 2/3VV; HJ38,P1351-1354 + 1381
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ11,P199
  • April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 03:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P249 + 254
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6062>, AA VV; SJ24,P486-487
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2100-2111
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P567
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 07/01/96* CHAP.0230

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