HB 383 (1999): relative to the authority of the department of environmental services to assign air pollution allowances and credits.

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HB 383 (1999)

relative to the authority of the department of environmental services to assign air pollution allowances and credits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 1999, March 11, 1999, March 19, 1999 and March 23, 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 March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws. It took effect on May 21, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 19, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm302,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 22, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p196
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • February 4, 1999: Hearing Feb 04 1:15 Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 9 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 11 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 19, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 19 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 25, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0533}; HC31, p661-662
  • March 30, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ36, p753-754 + 756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • April 22, 1999: Hearing, 4/22/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/29/99
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ51, p1293
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 5/21/1999 Chap: 0046

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