HB 593-FN-LOCAL (2003): relative to solid waste facilities in small towns.

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HB 593-FN-LOCAL (2003)

relative to solid waste facilities in small towns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 108

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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 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 with changes (amendment 1455). The committee's amendment (1455) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1772) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 30, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 18-0;Reg)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0653}; HC26, p710
  • March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 30, 2003: Hearing; April 30, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC20
  • May 1, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1455}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.16
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1455}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1455}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Babson MA VV
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1772}, Am Adopted
  • May 22, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1772}, Adopted, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled; [See Perm Journal]
  • June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 8/5/2003 Chap: 0108

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