SB 68 (1999): establishing minimum 300 foot buffer zones around sensitive areas from application of herbicides, authorizing a study of environmental effects from residual herbicides and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 68 (1999)

establishing minimum 300 foot buffer zones around sensitive areas from application of herbicides, authorizing a study of environmental effects from residual herbicides and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1999. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. 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. It crossed to the House on June 9, 1999 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 17, 1999. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–6. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 190–128.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 17, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (1298)F King/Pignatelli — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Floor Amendment (1361)Pignatelli/Fraser — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 190, nays 128, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment 1/28/99
  • March 4, 1999: Hearing, 3/4/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Split Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/20/99
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Split report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/20/99
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1298}, (New Title)
  • May 20, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1298}, (New Title), RC 10Y-13N, AF
  • May 20, 1999: Sen. Below Floor Amendment, {1361}, (New Title), MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/8/99
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1483}
  • June 8, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1483}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ67, p1747
  • June 10, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 6/10/1999 due on
  • June 17, 1999: Hearing June 17 10:00 Rm303,LOB
  • June 22, 1999: Maj Report ITL for June 29 (vote 9-6;Reg)
  • June 22, 1999: Min Report OTP
  • June 29, 1999: ITL Report Adopted RC(190-128); HJ75, p2034-2036

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