HB 274-FN (2001): banning the residential open burning of trash and relative to a dioxin emissions reduction and control program.

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HB 274-FN (2001)

banning the residential open burning of trash and relative to a dioxin emissions reduction and control program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 285

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2001, February 15, 2001, February 21, 2001 and March 7, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1091). On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Special Order To” on a voice vote. On May 17, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 31, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1386), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 7, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 13, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1867) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 8, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 21, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 11, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 13, 2001, 12:00 PM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Special Order To — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Sen. Johnson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p176
  • January 25, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/25/2001
  • January 31, 2001: Hearing Jan 31 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 8 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 1:00 RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 21, 2001: Air Subcom Work Session Feb 21 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2001: Air Subcom Work Session Mar 7 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 13-0;Reg)
  • March 7, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0261}; HC24, p429-430
  • March 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ26, p547-549 + 551
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 11, 2001: Hearing; April 11, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC16
  • May 2, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1091}, [05/09/01]; SC22-A, Pg.26
  • May 9, 2001: Special Order To [05/17/01], MA, VV
  • May 17, 2001: Ought to Pass with Am {1091} [not voted on], Sen. Eaton Moved LOT, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1091}, AA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {1386}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep J. Bradley MA VV; HJ54, p1646
  • June 7, 2001: (Spkr Appts Reps: J Bradley, Norelli, Sloan & Gabler)
  • June 7, 2001: Sen. Johnson Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Johnson, Francoeur, Below
  • June 13, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 13 noon RM304,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1654}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1867}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1867}, Adopted; HJ61, p1803
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 7/16/2001*, Chap:0285
  • July 16, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter

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