HB 1414 (2000): authorizing the department of environmental services to discuss with other states the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE, promoting the use of less polluting marine engines by the state and others, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the requirements for usage of MTBE, and addressing municipal purchase, construction, or operation of certain fossil fuel facilities.

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HB 1414 (2000)

authorizing the department of environmental services to discuss with other states the use of a regional gasoline containing less or no MTBE, promoting the use of less polluting marine engines by the state and others, extending the reporting date of the committee to study the requirements for usage of MTBE, and addressing municipal purchase, construction, or operation of certain fossil fuel facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 293

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 15, 2000, February 23, 2000 and March 8, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 16, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On March 30, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4452). On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (4582), offered by Sen. Below offered a, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Russman 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. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm. Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4775) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 293 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 2, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 23, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 16, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 4, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 25, 2000, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Floor Amendment (4583) Gordon/Francoeur — yeas 9, nays 13, failed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Russman Accede to House Request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm. Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ5, p98
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 2, 2000: Air Pollution Subcom Work Session Feb 2 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Air Polltn Subcom Work Session Feb 15 (time permitting) RM304,LOB
  • February 23, 2000: Air Polltn Subcom Work Session Feb 23 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Air Polltn Subcom Work Session Mar 8 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2000: Hearing on Prop Am Mar 15 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 16, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 16 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • March 21, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3888}(New Title); HC24, p728-729
  • March 30, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ29, p965-967 + 971
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • May 4, 2000: Hearing May 4, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC25
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4452}[New Title], 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.13
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4452} {New Title}
  • May 11, 2000: Senator Cohen Special Order to May 18, 2000, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4452} {New Title}; AA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Below offered a Floor amendment {4582}; AA, VV; Sen. Russman LOT, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Disnard moved Remove From Table, MA, VV; Sen. Disnard Floor Amendment{4583},[New Title]
  • May 18, 2000: RC 9y-13n, AF; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1491
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Russman Accede to House Request for C of C, MA,VV; 05/18/2000
  • May 22, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Bradley, Thomas, Maxfield & Norelli)
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Below, Russman, Wheeler, 05/18/2000
  • May 25, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 25 1:30 RM304,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Change Conferee: Rep Maxfield replaces Rep Lynde; HJ46, p1498
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am & New Am {4726} ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ48, p1539
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm. Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am{4775}[New Title], Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4775}(New Title), Adopted; HJ48, p1551
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Governor signed on 06/21/2000 Eff:06/21/2000 Chap: 0293

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