HB 1369-FN-LOCAL (2000): clarifying authority to regulate asbestos.

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HB 1369-FN-LOCAL (2000)

clarifying authority to regulate asbestos.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 275

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 18, 2000. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2000 and February 9, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1. On February 24, 2000 the House adopted “Recommitted to Env & Agric” on a voice vote. On February 24, 2000 the House adopted “Susp Rules on Deadline” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–3. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On March 30, 2000 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadline” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 17, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on May 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “nec.2/3” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4690) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2000, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 2, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • February 9, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Recommitted to Env & Agric — voice vote, passed
  • February 24, 2000, House: Susp Rules on Deadline — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2000, House: Susp Rules for deadline — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: nec.2/3 — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ5, p96
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early e/
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 1:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 2, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 2 9:00 RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • February 9, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 9 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 13-1;Reg)
  • February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3470}; HC17, p456-463
  • February 24, 2000: Comm Am, AL DIV(115-184); Recommitted to Env & Agric, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ19, p543-550
  • February 24, 2000: Reps Chandler & Nordgren Susp Rules on Deadline, MA 2/3VV; HJ19, p563
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 9:30 RM303,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 13-3;Reg)
  • March 8, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3648}; HC23, p697-704
  • March 23, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Exec Depts & Admin VV; HJ26, p824-831
  • March 30, 2000: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for deadline, MA 2/3VV; HJ29, p970
  • May 4, 2000: ED&A Maj Report OTP/AM for May 17 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • May 4, 2000: Prop ED&A Comm Am{4349}; HC40, p1240-1241
  • May 17, 2000: Passed with ED&A Am; Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for 3rd reading, MA 2/3VV; HJ45, p1378-1380
  • May 17, 2000: + 1395
  • May 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment, 5/11/2000
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Russman Moved Suspend Rules for Hearing and Report not advertised in Calandar, nec.2/3, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Am{4690}, Adopted; HJ46, p1498
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4690}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1548
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • June 12, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2000 Eff: 7/1/2000 Chap: 0275

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