SB 637 (1996): requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to study and recommend statutory changes establishing a fabric care environmental response program.
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SB 637 (1996)
requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to study and recommend statutory changes establishing a fabric care environmental response program.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes unanimously, 6–0. On February 15, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 2, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
- March 27, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- April 2, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P11
- January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- February 14, 1996: COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FEB15 (VOTE 6-0)
- February 14, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4911>; SC9,P6
- February 15, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P90 + 95
- March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ34,P1215
- March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- March 27, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP WASSON)
- April 2, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR02 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0)
- April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
- April 18, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ56,P1843