HB 588-FN (1997): relative to certification of operators of solid waste plants, water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants, and adding late renewal fees.
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HB 588-FN (1997)
relative to certification of operators of solid waste plants, water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants, and adding late renewal fees.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 261
The Story
On January 29, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 17, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 21–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 1997. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 20–4. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cooper (Carr 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- February 25, 1997, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- March 17, 1997, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
- May 7, 1997, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR INTRO ON LEGIS SIGNED OFF AFTER JAN 17, MA 2/3VV; HJ17,P275
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17, P275
- February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 02:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 25, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB25 08:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0)
- February 26, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0415>; HC32,P713
- March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1036
- March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 03:00 RM212,LOB FOR: FIN DIV I
- March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 21-2;CC)
- April 2, 1997: PASSED; HJ47,P1430 + 1451
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ12,P241
- May 7, 1997: HEARING MAY07 09:20 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 3-2)
- May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1320>; SC36,P11
- May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(20-4); SJ17,P305 + 317
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DYER MA VV; HJ70,P2007
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0044E>, AM ADOPTED; HJ73,P2097
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P621
- June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0261