HB 1349-LOCAL (2000): authorizing the department of environmental services to collect the costs of administering air pollution control from polluters at different rates for different pollutants, and relative to the mercury emissions reduction program and ash landfill study.

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HB 1349-LOCAL (2000)

authorizing the department of environmental services to collect the costs of administering air pollution control from polluters at different rates for different pollutants, and relative to the mercury emissions reduction program and ash landfill study.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2000. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2000, February 9, 2000 and February 15, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 21–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4444). On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 23, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. F. King Accede to House request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB (and on Prop Am)
  • February 2, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 9, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 18, 2000, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105 A
  • May 25, 2000, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2000, Senate: Sen. F. King Accede to House request for C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ5, p95
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 11:00 RM304,LOB (and on Prop Am)
  • February 2, 2000: Air Pollution Subcom Work Session Feb 2 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 9, 2000: Air Polltn Subcom Work Session Feb 9 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Air Polltn Subcom Work Session Feb 15 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3476}(New Title); HC17, p454-456
  • February 24, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ19, p553-555
  • March 7, 2000: Fin Hearing Mar 7 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 13, 2000: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 13 RM212,LOB
  • March 16, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 21-2;CC)
  • March 23, 2000: Passed; HJ26, p809 + 851
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 18, 2000: Hearing April 18, Room 105 A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC22
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4444}, 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.10-13
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4444}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1489
  • May 19, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Thomas, Gilmore, Anderson & Major)
  • May 23, 2000: Sen. F. King Accede to House request for C of C; MA, VV; 05/18/00
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees Sen. Disnard, Johnson, F. King; 05/18/00
  • May 25, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 25 9:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 2, 2000: (Conf Comm Report Not Signed)

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