HB 253-FN (2002): relative to mercury reductions.

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HB 253-FN (2002)

relative to mercury reductions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 172

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Science, Technology and Energy committee instead. 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, March 7, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 230–76, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 1, 2001 and May 22, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 19–2. On June 7, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1319), offered by Rep Phinizy, was rejected on a voice vote on June 7, 2001. On June 7, 2001 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 131–220. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 265–85. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3246). On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3644), offered by Sen. Cohen, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on April 18, 2002. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 15, 2002, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB
  • February 8, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB
  • February 15, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 21, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB
  • March 14, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM304,LOB
  • May 1, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 22, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB
  • April 3, 2002, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 230, nays 76, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: REP MIRSKI: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 131, nays 220, failed
  • June 7, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 265, nays 85, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (3644s) Sen. Cohen/Sen. Fernald — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Boyce — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ15, p175
  • January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001 due Early < f>
  • January 25, 2001: Vacated to Science, Tech & En, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ15, p177
  • January 31, 2001: Hearing Jan 31 10:00 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 14, 2001: Air Subcom Work Session Mar 14 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 14, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0345}; HC24, p426-428
  • March 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance DIV(230-76); HJ26, p545-547
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee (Fin)
  • May 1, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session May 1 1:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 22, 2001: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session May 22 10:00 RM209,LOB
  • May 31, 2001: Maj Report OTP for June 7 (vote 19-2;Reg)
  • June 7, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Report, MA 2/3VV; Rep Phinizy Fl Am{1319}, AL VV; Rep Mirski moved LOT, ML RC(131-220); Passed RC(265-85); HJ54, p1639-1645 + 1662
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment; [See Perm Journal]
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC17
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC20
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3246}, [04/10/02]; SC23, Pg.11-12
  • April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3246}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {3341}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
  • April 10, 2002: Sen. Boyce Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Cohen Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Cohen Floor Amendment {3644}, RC 10y - 13n, AF
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 23y - 0n, MA
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep J Bradley MA 2/3VV; HJ38, p1448
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 5/15/2002 Chap: 0172

Laws It Would Change

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