HCR 15 (2003): relative to relaxing air quality standards by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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HCR 15 (2003)

relative to relaxing air quality standards by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 6–5. On March 13, 2003 the House adopted “Recommitted to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–4, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1617). The committee's amendment (1617) was adopted on a roll call 15–7 on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • March 20, 2003, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • April 29, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, House: Recommitted to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Adoption of committee amendment (1617s) Sen. Prescott/Sen. Green — yeas 15, nays 7, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 4, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 13 (Vote 6-5;Reg<II>)
  • March 4, 2003: Min Report OTP
  • March 13, 2003: Recommitted to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs, Rep Coughlin MA VV; HJ24, p627
  • March 20, 2003: Full Comm Work & Exec Session Mar 20 10:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 12-4;CC)
  • March 25, 2003: Adopted
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC20
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1617}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.47-48
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1617}, RC 15Y-7N, AA
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1617}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am, Rep Coughlin MA VV

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