HB 1155 (1998): relative to wastewater in low flow areas.
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HB 1155 (1998)
relative to wastewater in low flow areas.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 63
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, 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 63 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Royce (Ches 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Musler (Straf 6)
- Rep. Trelfa (Graf 2)
- Rep. Merritt (Straf 8)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 1998, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- April 8, 1998, 8:45 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 RES, REC & DEV; HJ3,P97
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 9:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P734 + 770
- February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ3,P92
- April 8, 1998: HEARING APR08 8:45 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 13, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 16, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ11,P287 + 295
- 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.0063