HB 1124 (1998): relative to disposal of septage or sludge.
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HB 1124 (1998)
relative to disposal of septage or sludge.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 60
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The committee held a work session on January 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1998, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Owen (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, REP'S HALL
- January 28, 1998, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB :E&A (REP LEISHMAN)
- April 1, 1998, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 16, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P96
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 10:00 REP'S HALL FOR: ENV & AG
- January 28, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN28 2:00 RM303,LOB :E&A (REP LEISHMAN)
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
- March 5, 1998: PASSED; HJ21,P1098 + 1167
- March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ5,P122
- April 1, 1998: HEARING APR01 9:00 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 13, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 7-0)
- April 16, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ11,P286 + 294
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ42,P1675
- April 30, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ13,P309
- May 12, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/98 EFF: 07/11/98 CHAP.0060