HB 578-FN-A (2003): establishing a program for self-certification by small quantity hazardous waste generators and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 578-FN-A (2003)
establishing a program for self-certification by small quantity hazardous waste generators and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 148
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–1. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 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 May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1939) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Allen (D - Ches 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
- April 30, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
Votes
- March 12, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
- January 28, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
- February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:00 RM303,LOB
- March 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 6 10:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;Reg)
- March 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0190}; HC20, p467
- March 12, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ23, p561
- March 21, 2003: Fin DivI Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
- March 24, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 10 (Vote 18-1;Reg)
- April 10, 2003: Passed VV
- April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
- April 30, 2003: Hearing; April 30, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC20
- April 30, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
- May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
- May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 29, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1939}, Adopted, VV
- May 29, 2003: Enrolled Am{1939}, Am Adopted
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0148