HB 1185 (2000): extending the report date of the committee established to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues to November 1, 2000.

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HB 1185 (2000)

extending the report date of the committee established to study mercury source reduction and recycling issues to November 1, 2000.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 20, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 27, 2000, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on April 27, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 20, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 11, 2000, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 13, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ5, p90
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • January 20, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 20 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p622 + 658
  • March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 11, 2000: Hearing April 11, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC19
  • April 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 4/13/2000; SC22
  • April 13, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2000: Enrolled; HJ37, p1158
  • April 20, 2000: Enrolled; Adopted
  • April 27, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/27/2000 Eff: 4/27/2000 Chap: 0087

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