HB 1170 (2002): extending the environmental audit program.

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HB 1170 (2002)

extending the environmental audit program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–3. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 31, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3620) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2002, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws. It took effect on May 8, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 13, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • January 24, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ78, p1992
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • January 15, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Jan 24 (vote 13-3;Reg)
  • January 24, 2002: Passed VV; HJ11, p447 + 454
  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 6, 2002: Hearing; March 6, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC13
  • March 6, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 6, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m. ; SC14, Pg.3
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC14, Pg.5
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3620}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3620}, Adopted; HJ40, p1465
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 8, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2002 Eff: 5/8/2002 Chap: 0124

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