HB 727-FN (1999): establishing a committee to study the problems and possible regulation of outdoor lighting.

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HB 727-FN (1999)

establishing a committee to study the problems and possible regulation of outdoor lighting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on March 16, 1999, March 23, 1999 and April 20, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held public hearings on May 20, 1999 and June 3, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1999, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on June 25, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • May 20, 1999, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 3, 1999, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Order to Third ReadingPignatelli/Russman — yeas 15, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ25, p469
  • March 1, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/1/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 1:15 Rm301,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Continued Hearing Mar 23 1:30 Rm301,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Continued Hearing Apr 20 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 20, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0911}(New Title); HC43, p1028
  • April 29, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ47, p1112-1113 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • May 20, 1999: Hearing, 5/20/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:40 p.m
  • June 3, 1999: Hearing, 6/3/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:40 p.m
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/8/99
  • June 8, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, RC 15Y-6N, MA
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled; HJ67 ,p 1783
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 25, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/25/1999 Eff: 6/25/1999 Chap. 0146
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Larsen, Krueger, Cohen

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