HB 558-FN (1999): relative to solid waste management.

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HB 558-FN (1999)

relative to solid waste management.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 54

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 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. 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 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 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • April 22, 1999, 2:00 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

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 11:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 11 11:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 1:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0412}; HC31, p664
  • April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ37, p762-763 + 791
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Enviroment
  • April 22, 1999: Hearing, 4/22/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/29/99
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ51, p1294
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 7/20/1999 Chap: 0054

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