HB 284-FN (2002): relative to additional emissions reductions from existing fossil fuel burning steam electric power plants.

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HB 284-FN (2002)

relative to additional emissions reductions from existing fossil fuel burning steam electric power plants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 7, 2001, March 14, 2001, March 21, 2001, March 28, 2001 and April 4, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a public hearing on November 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 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. 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. On April 16, 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. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 21–2 and ordered it to a third reading. 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 9, 2002, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 14, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 4, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • November 14, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 3, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • January 2, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen. McCarley/Sen. Cohen — yeas 21, nays 2, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p239
  • January 29, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 14, 2001: Hearing Feb 14 10:00 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 21, 2001: Air Subcom Work Session Mar 21 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Air Subcom Work Sessions Mar 28 & Mar 30 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: Air Subcom Work Session Apr 4 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Air Subcom Work Sess Apr 11 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • August 15, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Full Comm Work Session Aug 15 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • November 1, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Full Comm Work Session Nov 1 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • November 14, 2001: Hearing on prop Am Nov 14 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • December 20, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • December 20, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1992}(New Title); HC1, p3-7
  • January 2, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ5, p221-226 + 248
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC20
  • 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
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Pignatelli Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. McCarley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 21y - 2n, MA
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 9, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2002 Eff: 7/1/2002 Chap: 0130

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