HJR 21 (2000): calling for changes in the federal Clean Air Act regarding best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate.

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HJR 21 (2000)

calling for changes in the federal Clean Air Act regarding best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 219

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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it (amendment 4228). On April 27, 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 agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2000, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 10:15 AM: 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
  • April 25, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 27, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ5, p105
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 10:15 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 8, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 8, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3697}(New Title); HC23, p710
  • March 23, 2000: Adopted with Am; HJ26, p818-819 + 851
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 25, 2000: Hearing April 25, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendmen (4228), 4/27/2000
  • April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4228}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Bradley MA 2/3VV; HJ46, p1455
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1498
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • June 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2000 Chap: 0219

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