HB 222 (1999): preempting local regulation of biosolids or sludge disposal by landfilling or landspreading.
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HB 222 (1999)
preempting local regulation of biosolids or sludge disposal by landfilling or landspreading.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on March 3, 1999 and March 17, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 17, 1999 and March 25, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it (amendment 1) by a vote of 14–1. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7)
- Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 1999, 11:45 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rep's Hall
- March 17, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
- March 17, 1999, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
Votes
- April 14, 1999, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ10, p128
- January 12, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/12/99 due on
- March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 11:45 Rep's Hall
- March 17, 1999: Continued Hearing Mar 17 2:45 Rm303,LOB
- March 17, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 17 3:00 Rm303,LOB
- March 25, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 25 after session Rm303,LOB
- March 29, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Apr 14 (vote 14-1;Reg#1)
- April 14, 1999: ITL Report adopted VV; HJ40, p928