HB 340 (1999): establishing a committee to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues.

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HB 340 (1999)

establishing a committee to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 71

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 March 2, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held public hearings on April 22, 1999 and May 6, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1999, making it Chapter 71 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • April 22, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 6, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ15, p189
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 02 11:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 1:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 16-0;Reg)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0354}; HC31, p660
  • April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ37, p762 + 791
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • April 22, 1999: Hearing, 4/22/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • May 6, 1999: Hearing, 5/6/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1517
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/28/1999 Eff: 7/27/1999 Chap. 0071
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Johnson, Wheeler, Below

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