HB 424 (1997): postponing the implementation of alternative fuel motor vehicle fleet requirements for 2 years.

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HB 424 (1997)

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

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 109

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kaen (Straf 7)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 12, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ22,P400 + 408
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P111
  • March 12, 1997: HEARING MAR12 09:00 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 4-0)
  • May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P394 + 409
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0109

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