SB 600-FN (1996): clarifying the authority of the department of environmental services to issue facility-wide permits for sources not subject to Title V.

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SB 600-FN (1996)

clarifying the authority of the department of environmental services to issue facility-wide permits for sources not subject to Title V.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 25, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 3, 1996. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 30, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6119) was adopted on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted 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 278 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 20, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P9
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • January 24, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN25 (VOTE: 5-0)
  • January 25, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ4,P53
  • March 19, 1996: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAR20 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 19, 1996: 03/19/96 INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE; HJ47,P1589
  • March 20, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ12,P208 + 217
  • March 27, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/27/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCI
  • April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 9, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING APR09 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5573>; HC50,P1670
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1788 + 1810
  • April 30, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ21,P385
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6119>(NEW TITLE), AA; SJ25,P558-560
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA; HJ69,P2140
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P591
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2175
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 08/09/96 CHAP.0278

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