HB 172 (1997): extending the reporting date for the committee studying the issue of the use and disposal of sludge or septage.

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HB 172 (1997)

extending the reporting date for the committee studying the issue of the use and disposal of sludge or septage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 3, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 1997, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on June 20, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Babson (Carr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 12, 1997, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ10,P156
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • January 21, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • January 29, 1997: PASSED; HJ17,P264 + 278
  • January 30, 1997: (JAN23) INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ3, P49
  • March 12, 1997: HEARING MAR12 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ9,P161 + 164
  • April 2, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ47,P1452
  • April 3, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ11,P230
  • April 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/21/97 EFF: 06/20/97 CHAP.0005

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