HB 592 (1999): creating a study committee regarding requirements for and usage of methyl t-butyl ether.

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HB 592 (1999)

creating a study committee regarding requirements for and usage of methyl t-butyl ether.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 55

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 March 2, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 19, 1999, March 23, 1999 and March 31, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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. 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 55 of the session laws. It took effect on May 21, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, 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
  • March 31, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 29, 1999, 1:00 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 Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p276
  • February 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman 2/11/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 1:00 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 31, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 31 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 17-0;CC#1)
  • March 31, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0661}; HC35, p740
  • April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p902-903 + 946
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • April 29, 1999: Hearing, 4/29/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/6/99
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ54, p1419
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 5/21/1999 Chap: 0055
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Russman, Wheeler, Johnson, Cohen, Below

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