HB 1599-FN (1996): postponing the implementation of alternative fuel motor vehicle fleet requirements for 2 years.

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HB 1599-FN (1996)

postponing the implementation of alternative fuel motor vehicle fleet requirements for 2 years.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 66

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 unanimously, 14–0. On March 7, 1996 the House voted to pass it 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. An enrolled bill amendment (5672) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 1996, making it Chapter 66 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Below (Graf 13)
  • Rep. Guay (Coos 6)
  • Rep. Aksten (Hills 27)
  • Rep. D. White (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 1:00 PM: 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, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — 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,P140
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/15/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:00 RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 16, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-0)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: MOVED TO MAR07 WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 7, 1996: PASSED 2/3VV; HJ38,P1355 + 1381
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ11,P201
  • March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 02:15 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 28, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ12,P223 + 229
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5672>, AA VV; SJ20,P373
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ56,P1836
  • April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
  • May 2, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/02/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0066

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 620-FN (1996): postponing the implementation of alternative fuel motor vehicle fleet requirements for 2 years.

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