HB 638-FN (1997): establishing a pilot program for the random on-site inspection and testing of certain sludge and biosolid samples.

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HB 638-FN (1997)

establishing a pilot program for the random on-site inspection and testing of certain sludge and biosolid samples.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 209

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 Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 25, 1997, February 27, 1997 and March 4, 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. On April 2, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules on rept deadline”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 10, 1997. On April 10, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Owen (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 25, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 27, 1997, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 1997, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • May 7, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 ENV & AGRIC; HJ17,P279
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR:ENVIR&AGRIC
  • February 25, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB25 01:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 26, 1997: (SUBCOM CHR: REP LEISHMAN)
  • February 27, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB27 02:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 02:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0529>; HC32,P745
  • March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1033- -1034
  • March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 03:00 RM212,LOB FOR: FIN DIV I
  • April 2, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES ON REPT DEADLINE, MA 2/3VV; HJ47,P1450
  • April 3, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR10 (VOTE 19-1;CC)
  • April 3, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0969>(NEW TITLE); HC46,P1424
  • April 10, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP KIBBEY; HJ50,P1511
  • April 10, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ50,P1563-1564 + 1565
  • April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ12,P242
  • May 7, 1997: HEARING MAY07 10:15 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 4-1)
  • May 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ19,P346 + 386
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P591
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 06/18/97 CHAP.0209

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