SB 601-FN (1996): revising the air toxic control act.

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SB 601-FN (1996)

revising the air toxic control act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 3, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6163) 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 279 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • February 20, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • March 28, 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

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P9
  • January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB06 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB13 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EN
  • February 20, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB20 03:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 4-0)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5202>; SC12,P12-16
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P125-130 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5658>; HC50,P1670-1674
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56,P1880-1884 + 1900
  • April 30, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ21,P385
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6163>, AA; SJ25,P614-616
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA; HJ72,P2178
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P617
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2197
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 07/01/96* CHAP.0279

Laws It Would Change

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