HB 439-FN-A (2002): establishing a position of septage coordinator and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 439-FN-A (2002)

establishing a position of septage coordinator and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2001. On March 22, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline” on a voice vote. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on November 13, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 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 kill it. On April 10, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Sub Motion Ought to Pass” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3364), offered by Sen. Below, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a division vote 303–18. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Johnson. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” 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 18, 2002, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws. It took effect on May 18, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • November 13, 2001, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • January 16, 2002, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 23, 2002, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 20, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 29, 2002, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Sen. Eaton Sub Motion Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Nonconcur — yeas 303, nays 18, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ18, p245
  • February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001 due Early < f>
  • February 14, 2001: Jt Hearing (with Env & Ag) Feb 20 12:30 Rep's Hall
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Jt Subcom Work Session (with E&A) Mar 6 9:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 12, 2001: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 12 9:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 22, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline, MA 2/3VV; HJ26, p550
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • May 9, 2001: Jt Subcom Work Session (with E&A) May 16 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • November 13, 2001: Subcom Work Session Nov 13 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1932}(New Title); HC1, p15
  • January 2, 2002: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ5, p196-197
  • January 16, 2002: Hearing Jan 16 9:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 23, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 23 1:15 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • January 30, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Jan 30 10:15 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 6, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 18-0;Reg)
  • February 21, 2002: Passed VV; HJ21, p867 + 884
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment [02/20/02]
  • March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
  • March 20, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/10/02]; SC23
  • April 10, 2002: Inedxpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 10, 2002: Sen. Eaton Sub Motion Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 10, 2002: Sen. Below Floor Amendment {3364}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2002: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Reps Patten and Kurk MA DIV(303-18); HJ34, p1348
  • April 17, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Brundige, M Cooney, Stone and Holbrook)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Johnson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Johnson, Prescott, Cohen
  • April 26, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Conf Comm meeting Apr 26 4:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 26, 2002: Rescheduled Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conferee Changes: Rep Patten replaced Rep Holbrook; HJ40, p1471
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3688}, Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1485
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff: 5/18/2002 Chap: 0265

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