HB 625-FN-A (1999): relative to a mercury emissions reduction and control program and a study of mercury in ash landfills.

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HB 625-FN-A (1999)

relative to a mercury emissions reduction and control program and a study of mercury in ash landfills.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 350

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 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 9, 1999, March 11, 1999, March 19, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999 and April 8, 1999. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House send it back to committee, by a vote of 16–4. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 7, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On June 22, 1999 the House adopted “Moved to June 23 session without objection”. On June 23, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on July 1, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on October 14, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 22, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On November 3, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2227), offered by Sen Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on November 3, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On November 3, 1999 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On November 3, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On January 11, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The governor signed it on January 21, 2000, making it Chapter 350 of the session laws. It took effect on January 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 19, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm302,LOB
  • March 31, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • June 7, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm100, State House [NOTE RM CHG]
  • October 14, 1999, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 22, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 23, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought To Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 22, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: Re-Refer Disnard/Francouer — yeas 8, nays 14, failed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: Committee of Conference report — yeas 12, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ19, p303
  • February 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman 2/11/1999 due on E e/f
  • February 24, 1999: Subcom work session IF NEEDED Mar 5 11:00 Rm302,LOB
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 2:30 Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 9 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 11 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 19, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 19 1:00 Rm302,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Mar 23 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 31 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 8, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 8 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 16-4;Reg)
  • April 14, 1999: Min Report RE-REF
  • April 14, 1999: Prop Maj Am {0788}(New Title); HC39, p879-882
  • April 22, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ44, p1083-1087
  • June 7, 1999: Fin Hearing June 7 10:30 Rm100, State House [NOTE RM CHG]
  • June 18, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 18-0; Reg)
  • June 18, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1703}; HC66, p1742-1743
  • June 22, 1999: Moved to June 23 session without objection; HJ73, p1930
  • June 23, 1999: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ74, p1958 + 1986
  • July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • October 14, 1999: Hearing, 10/14/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 10/19/99
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Amendment, {2087}, SC 58A, P2
  • October 19, 1999: Ought To Pass W/Amendment {2087} AA, VV, Sen Johnson Floor Amendment {2111], AA, VV
  • October 19, 1999: Rule 24 (Refer To Finance)
  • October 20, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 10/22/99
  • October 22, 1999: Sen F. King Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: Sen. Russman Moved Remove From Table, MA,VV
  • November 3, 1999: Sen Johnson Floor Amendment, {2227}, AA, VV, Sen Below Moved Rerefer, RC 8Y-14N, MF
  • November 3, 1999: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, MA; HJ5, p77
  • November 3, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Bradley, Norelli, MacGillivray & Gilmore}
  • November 3, 1999: 11/3/99 Sen. Russman Moved Accede to Comm. of Conf., MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: {Pres. Appts. Sen. Russman, Pignatelli, Cohen}
  • January 5, 2000: 11/3/99 Conf. Rpt.(3006) R.C. 12y,11n, MA
  • January 5, 2000: 11/03/99 Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules to consider Conf Comm Report, MA 2/3VV; Conf Comm Report Adopt VV; HJ5, p84-85
  • January 11, 2000: 11/03/99 Enrolled Bill Amendment {3023}, MA VV; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 16-17
  • January 11, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Am {3023}, Adopted
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Bill; SJ Convening Day, Pg.18
  • January 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 1/21/2000 Eff: 1/21/2000 Chap: 0350

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