SB 70 (1999): relative to prevention of MTBE contamination of drinking water and groundwater.

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SB 70 (1999)

relative to prevention of MTBE contamination of drinking water and groundwater.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 313

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 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 11, 1999. The committee held work sessions on May 18, 1999, May 27, 1999, June 2, 1999 and June 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Request COC” on a voice vote. On June 23, 1999 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 28, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler. 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 16, 1999, making it Chapter 313 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 11, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, 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
  • 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
  • June 9, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • June 28, 1999, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • April 14, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Request COC — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment 1/28/99
  • March 11, 1999: Hearing, 3/11/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • April 13, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/14/99
  • April 14, 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 11, 1999: Hearing May 11 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • May 18, 1999: Subcom work sessions May 18 1:00 & May 19 10:00 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 3, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session June 3 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • June 9, 1999: Subcom work session June 9 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • June 9, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 16 (vote 15-2;Reg)
  • June 9, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1486}(New Title); HC61, p1635-1636
  • June 16, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ67, p1769-1771 + 1782
  • June 22, 1999: Sen. Russman Non Concurred, Request COC, MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators Wheeler, Cohen, Russman
  • June 23, 1999: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Knowles MA; HJ74, p1987 (See Perm Journal also)
  • June 23, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Bradley, Norelli, Maxfield & Densmore}
  • June 28, 1999: Conference Committee Meeting, 6/28/99, Room 103 SH, 2:00 p.m
  • June 30, 1999: Conf Comm Report (H Am + New Am{1869}) filed
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted, Rep Bradley MA VV; HJ77, p2066-2067
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report [H Am + New Am {1869}] filed
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report, Sen. Wheeler, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1989}, Adopted; HJ77, p2094
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1989}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999 Chap. 0313

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 694-FN (1999): relative to prevention and prohibition of MTBE contamination of drinking water, wells, and surface and groundwater resources.

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