HB 1606-LOCAL (1998): relative to liability for response to hazardous materials accidents.
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HB 1606-LOCAL (1998)
relative to liability for response to hazardous materials accidents.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 367
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 21, 1998. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 1998, February 11, 1998 and February 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–2. 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, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1998 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 21, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On June 10, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 367 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 3, 1998, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 11, 1998, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB :E&A (REP TRELFA)
- February 17, 1998, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB :E&A (REP. HALL)
- April 22, 1998, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1998, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
- June 10, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P114
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 1:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- February 3, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 1:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A (REP TRELFA)
- February 11, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 1:30 RM303,LOB :E&A (REP TRELFA)
- February 17, 1998: HAZ WST SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB17 9:45 RM303,LOB :E&A (REP. HALL)
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 17-2)
- February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0847>; HC16,P816-817
- March 5, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P1149-1150 + 1168
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P162
- April 22, 1998: HEARING APR22 9:15 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 27, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR30 (VOTE 7-0)
- April 30, 1998: RECOMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENT, SEN PATENAUDE MA VV; SJ13,P313
- May 18, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY21 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 21, 1998: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ16,P406
- June 9, 1998: FIN COMM REPORT OTP JUN10 (VOTE 7-0)
- June 10, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ19,P557 + 605
- June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ60,P2230
- June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P632
- June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 08/25/98 CHAP.0367