HB 556-FN (1999): relative to transporting hazardous waste.
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HB 556-FN (1999)
relative to transporting hazardous waste.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 52
The Story
It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1) unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1999. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 11, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
- March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB {Note time change}
- April 29, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
Votes
- May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ18, p274
- February 8, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/8/1999 due on
- March 11, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 11 9:30 Rm303,LOB
- March 11, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 11 10:00 Rm303,LOB
- March 16, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Mar 16 10:00 Rm303,LOB
- March 23, 1999: Rescheduled Subcom work session Mar 23 10:00 Rm303,LOB {Note time change}
- March 29, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 14 (vote 15-0;CC#1)
- April 14, 1999: Passed; HJ40, p897 + 946
- April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
- April 29, 1999: Hearing, 4/29/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m
- April 29, 1999: 04/29/1999 Enrolled Am{1190}, adopted; HJ51, p1292-1293
- May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/6/99
- May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 6, 1999: Enrolled Amendment, {1190}, AA, VV
- May 13, 1999: Enrolled
- May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ54, p1419
- May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 7/20/1999 Chap: 0052