HB 1346 (1998): relative to certain definitions under the solid waste management act.

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HB 1346 (1998)

relative to certain definitions under the solid waste management act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on January 13, 1998 and January 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1614) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 14, 1998. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1998, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on August 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Melcher (Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Musler (Straf 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, REP'S HALL
  • January 28, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, REP'S HALL
  • April 22, 1998, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P104
  • 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: CONTINUED HEARING JAN28 10:00 REP'S HALL FOR: E&A
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 21-0)
  • February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0725>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P799
  • March 5, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P1148-1149 + 1168
  • March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P161
  • April 22, 1998: HEARING APR22 8:30 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • April 27, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR30 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 30, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ13,P313 + 319
  • May 14, 1998: ENROLLED AM<1614>, AM ADOPTED VV; SJ15,P370
  • May 14, 1998: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; HJ48,P1936
  • May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
  • May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P375
  • June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 08/01/98 CHAP.0112

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