HB 294-FN-LOCAL (1999): relative to state aid to municipalities for closure of certain municipal incinerators.
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HB 294-FN-LOCAL (1999)
relative to state aid to municipalities for closure of certain municipal incinerators.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 347
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 5, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 2) by a vote of 11–3. On April 15, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 23–1. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen F. King Moved Suspension of Rules to All Comm Report w/out not in Cal” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On October 19, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On October 19, 1999 the Senate adopted “Ot3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On November 3, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on November 3, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on November 22, 1999, making it Chapter 347 of the session laws. It took effect on January 21, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kenneth Marshall (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Patricia Dunlap (R - Straf 18)
- Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 6)
- Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36)
- Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
- April 5, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
- June 9, 1999, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
Votes
- April 15, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 17, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- June 24, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 1999, Senate: Sen F. King Moved Suspension of Rules to All Comm Report w/out not in Cal — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- October 19, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- October 19, 1999, Senate: Ot3rdg — voice vote, passed
- November 3, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ15, p185
- January 19, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/19/1999 due on E f
- February 2, 1999: Hearing Feb02 1:30 Rm303,LOB
- April 5, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 5 9:00 Rm303,LOB
- April 5, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 11-3;Reg#2)
- April 15, 1999: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ42, p992
- May 5, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP for May13 (vote 23-1;Reg)
- May 13, 1999: Passed VV; HJ51, p1344 + 1372
- May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
- June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:10 p.m
- June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
- June 17, 1999: Sen. Trombly Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- June 24, 1999: Sen. Trombly Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV, Senator Trombly Floor Amendment {1798}, AA, VV
- June 24, 1999: Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
- July 1, 1999: Sen F. King Moved Suspension of Rules to All Comm Report w/out not in Cal, MA, VV (2/3rds Necc)
- July 1, 1999: Sen. F. King Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Sen F. King Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- October 19, 1999: Sen Trombly Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV Sen. F. King Floor Amendment {1929}, (New Title), AA, VV
- October 19, 1999: Ot3rdg, MA, VV
- November 3, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Musler MA VV
- November 3, 1999: Enrolled
- November 3, 1999: Enrolled
- November 22, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 11/22/1999 Eff: 1/21/2000 Chap: 0347