HB 331 (1999): addressing hazardous waste and surface water quality violations incurred by the department of transportation identified by the state department of environmental services, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 331 (1999)

addressing hazardous waste and surface water quality violations incurred by the department of transportation identified by the state department of environmental services, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 24, 1999 and April 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on June 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 22, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On June 29, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Larsen substitute motion of Ought to Pass” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1895), offered by Sen. Larsen, was adopted on a voice vote on June 29, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Accedes to req of Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gordon. A committee of conference met on June 30, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a roll call 210–81. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 22, 1999, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • June 30, 1999, 2:45 PM: committee of conference, Rm100, St House

Votes

  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Sen. Larsen substitute motion of Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Senate Accedes to req of Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: REP K HERMAN: ADOPT CONF COMM REPORT — yeas 210, nays 81, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ15, p189
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • February 3, 1999: Hearing Feb 03 1:15 Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 8:30 Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 13 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • May 26, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June9 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • May 26, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1394}(New Title); HC59, p1604-1605
  • June 9, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ62, p1644-1645 + 1667
  • June 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation 6/8/99
  • June 22, 1999: Hearing, 6/22/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, 6/29/99
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Larsen Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Larsen Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Larsen substitute motion of Ought to Pass; MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment, {1895}(New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Kurk MA; HJ75, p2049
  • June 29, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: K Herman, Chandler, Francoeur & Taylor}
  • June 29, 1999: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept, MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p2045
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Accedes to req of Committee of Conference, Sen. Gordon, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Senate conferees: Senators Larsen, Pignatelli, Squires
  • June 30, 1999: Conferee Change: Rep Taylor replaces Hawkinson; HJ77, p2063
  • June 30, 1999: Conf Comm meeting June 30 2:45 Rm100, St House
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report (SEN AM + New Am{1949}) filed
  • July 1, 1999: Comm Conf Report, {1949} Sen Wheeler, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted, Rep K Herman MA RC(210-81); HJ77, p2079-2080 (see Perm Journal also)
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999 Chap. 0283

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