HB 1476 (1996): delaying the startup of the emissions testing program and requiring the commissioner of the department of safety to study and recommend statutory changes to reflect federal changes in the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance emissions test

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HB 1476 (1996)

delaying the startup of the emissions testing program and requiring the commissioner of the department of safety to study and recommend statutory changes to reflect federal changes in the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance emissions test

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 29

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 a work session on January 31, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 21, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1996”. On March 5, 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 March 26, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 15, 1996, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on June 14, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21)
  • Rep. Guay (Coos 6)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
  • Rep. Grassie (Straf 19)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 31, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • March 26, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ4,P136
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:00 RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 14-0)
  • February 15, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4552>(NEW TITLE); HJ24,P792
  • February 21, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ30,P1115
  • March 5, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1223 + 1265
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ11,P200
  • March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 28, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ13,P223 + 229
  • April 2, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1761
  • April 11, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ17,P261
  • April 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/15/96 EFF: 06/14/96 CHAP.0029

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