HJR 2 (1999): urging that federal air pollution programs not punish early adopters of air pollution control technology.

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HJR 2 (1999)

urging that federal air pollution programs not punish early adopters of air pollution control technology.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 186

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 February 4, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 1999, March 11, 1999, April 8, 1999, April 13, 1999 and April 21, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, 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 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 23, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a division vote 228–3. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Enrolled Bill AM” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1999, 2:00 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
  • 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 20, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 3, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 23, 1999, House: Concur — yeas 228, nays 3, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Enrolled Bill AM — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p196
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • February 4, 1999: Hearing Feb 04 2:00 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
  • 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
  • April 22, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 22, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0935}; HC43, p1029
  • April 29, 1999: Adopted with Am; HJ47, p1114 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • May 20, 1999: Hearing, 5/20/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • June 3, 1999: Hearing, 6/3/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • June 18, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/22/99
  • June 18, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1684}
  • June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1684}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Norelli MA 2/3DIV(228-3); HJ74, p1983
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled Am{1859}, Adopted; HJ75, p2051
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled Bill AM {1859}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Chap. 0186

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