SB 159 (1999): relative to early reduction of greenhouse gases.

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SB 159 (1999)

relative to early reduction of greenhouse gases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1999. On April 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1999 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 19, 1999. The committee held work sessions on May 27, 1999 and June 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Rusman moved to concur with House Amend.” 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 220 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 1, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 306-308
  • May 19, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • May 27, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • June 2, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm307,LOB

Votes

  • April 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Senator Rusman moved to concur with House Amend. — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment 2/11/99
  • March 25, 1999: Hearing, 3/25/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • March 31, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/14/99
  • April 1, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/1/99, Room 306-308, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • April 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 15, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ42, p1000
  • April 20, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/20/1999 due on
  • May 19, 1999: Hearing May 19 1:30 Rm304,LOB
  • May 27, 1999: Subcom work session May 27 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • June 2, 1999: Subcom work session June 2 1:00 Rm307,LOB
  • June 2, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June9 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • June 2, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1467}; HC59, p1607-1608
  • June 3, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session June 3 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • June 9, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ62, p1647-1648 + 1667
  • June 22, 1999: Senator Rusman moved to concur with House Amend., MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0220

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