HB 306 (1999): relative to discoverability of environmental audit reports.
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HB 306 (1999)
relative to discoverability of environmental audit reports.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 87
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1999, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
- May 12, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
Votes
- May 18, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ15, p187
- January 27, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/27/1999 due on
- February 3, 1999: Hearing Feb 03 10:30 Rm208,LOB
- February 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 4 (vote 13-0;CC)
- February 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0115}; HC22, p409
- March 4, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ25, p477 + 531
- March 23, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
- May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
- May 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/18/99
- May 18, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
- May 27, 1999: Enrolled
- June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 6/3/1999 Chap. 0087