HB 1418-FN-LOCAL (2000): relative to mercury-containing products.

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HB 1418-FN-LOCAL (2000)

relative to mercury-containing products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on January 13, 2000 and February 8, 2000. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 24, 2000. On February 24, 2000 the House adopted “Recommitted to Env & Agric” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on March 8, 2000, March 21, 2000 and March 22, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On March 29, 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 4456). On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 23, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Russman Acede 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. The governor signed it on June 20, 2000, making it Chapter 278 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 8, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Subcom Work Sess to follow)
  • February 16, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • March 8, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 21, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • March 22, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 4, 2000, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 25, 2000, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Recommitted to Env & Agric — voice vote, passed
  • March 29, 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 23, 2000, Senate: Sen. Russman Acede 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 Env & Agric; HJ5, p98
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: Continued Hearing Feb 8 1:00 RM303,LOB (Subcom Work Sess to follow)
  • February 16, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 16 2:00 RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Feb 24 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 24, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Musler; HJ19, p522
  • February 24, 2000: Recommitted to Env & Agric, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ18, p560
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 9:30 RM303,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 21 9:30 RM303,LOB (Rep Melcher)
  • March 22, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 22 9:30 RM303,LOB
  • March 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 12-0;Reg)
  • March 22, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3827}; HC24, p729-731
  • March 29, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ28, p917-919 + 928
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • May 4, 2000: Hearing May 4, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC25
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4456}, 05/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4456}; AA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senator Johnson Floor Amendment {4577}; Div. 12Y-12N, MF; OT3rdg., MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1488
  • May 19, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Scanlan, Melcher, Messier & Lynde)
  • May 23, 2000: Sen. Russman Acede to House Request for C of C; MA,VV, 05/18/2000
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Wheeler, Below, Russman, 05/18/2000
  • May 25, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 25 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conferee Change: Sen. McCarley Replaces Sen. Wheeler
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [Senate Am ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ48, p1539
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm. Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 20, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/20/2000 Eff: 01/01/2001 Chapter 0278

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