HB 495-FN-A (1999): relative to reauthorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund and increasing the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund fee, allowing coverage for discharge prevention, and allowing reimbursement for replacing substandard tanks.

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HB 495-FN-A (1999)

relative to reauthorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund and increasing the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund fee, allowing coverage for discharge prevention, and allowing reimbursement for replacing substandard tanks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0. 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 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 1999, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Finance, Rms210-211,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, Rm212,LOB
  • April 22, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ18, p272
  • March 17, 1999: Hearing Mar 17 1:45 Rms210-211,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Div1 Subcom work session Mar 24 10:30 Rm212,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 24-0;Reg)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0549}(New Title); HC31, p663
  • April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ37, p766-767 + 791
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • April 22, 1999: Hearing, 4/22/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/29/99
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA ,VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA ,VV
  • June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/01/1999 Eff: 7/01/1999 Chap. 0164

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