HB 649-FN (1999): relative to nitrogen oxide emissions from electricity generation.

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HB 649-FN (1999)

relative to nitrogen oxide emissions from electricity generation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 343

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 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 23, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999, April 8, 1999, April 13, 1999, April 21, 1999 and May 18, 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 13–3. On May 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 246–63, 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, 17–0. 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 Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on September 14, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 19, 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 October 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On November 3, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on November 3, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On November 3, 1999 the Senate adopted “Enrolled Bill Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on November 3, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on November 18, 1999, making it Chapter 343 of the session laws. It took effect on November 18, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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 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
  • April 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 21, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • May 18, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, & May 19 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • June 7, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm100, State House [NOTE RM CHG]
  • September 14, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105A

Votes

  • May 25, 1999, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 246, nays 63, 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: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: Enrolled Bill Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ20, p330
  • February 18, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/18/1999 due on E f
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 1:45 Rm304,LOB
  • March 9, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 9 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 11 10:00 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
  • 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 13, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 13 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 21 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • May 18, 1999: Subcom work sessions May 18 1:00 & May 19 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • May 19, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 25 (vote 13-3;Reg)
  • May 19, 1999: Min Report RE-REF
  • May 19, 1999: Prop Maj Am{1345}(New Title); HC53, p1401-1402
  • May 25, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance RC(246-63); HJ58, p1574-1578
  • June 7, 1999: Fin Hearing June 7 11:15 Rm100, State House [NOTE RM CHG]
  • June 18, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • June 18, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1704}; HC66, p1744
  • 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, p1959-1960 + 1986
  • July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Energy and Economic Development
  • September 14, 1999: Hearing, 9/14/99, Room 105A, SH, 2:45 p.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 10/19/99
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Amendment, {2066}
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to pass W/Amendment, [2066], AA, VV. Rule 24 (Referred to Finance)
  • October 20, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 10/22/99
  • October 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Thomas MA VV
  • November 3, 1999: Enrolled Am {2237}, AA
  • November 3, 1999: Enrolled Bill Amendment, {2237}, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: Enrolled
  • November 3, 1999: Enrolled
  • November 18, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 11/18/1999 Eff: 11/18/1999 Chap: 0343

Laws It Would Change

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