HB 1305-FN (2002): relative to the pollution prevention program.

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HB 1305-FN (2002)

relative to the pollution prevention program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 74

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 15, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1. On February 21, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules for ref to 2nd Comm and on deadlines” on a voice vote. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 5, 2002 and March 13, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 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. The governor signed it on May 1, 2002, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 22, 2002, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Cobb>
  • March 5, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 13, 2002, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 4, 2002, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 21, 2002, House: Susp Rules for ref to 2nd Comm and on deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 15, 2002: Hearing Jan 15 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • January 22, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 22 2:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Cobb>
  • February 12, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • February 21, 2002: Reps Scanlan and Burling Susp Rules for ref to 2nd Comm and on deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ21, p825-826
  • February 21, 2002: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ21, p863
  • March 5, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 5 11:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 13, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 13 1:30 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 13, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 21 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 13, 2002: Prop Fin Comm Am{2893}; HC24, p928
  • March 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ28, p1102 + 1137
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 4, 2002: Hearing; April 4, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC20A
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/02]; SC23
  • April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass , MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1470
  • May 1, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/1/2002 Eff: 6/30/2002 Chap: 0074

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