SB 87 (2003): changing the membership of the commission to study setback requirements for septage, biosolids, and short paper fibers, and extending the temporary use of septage, biosolids, and short paper fiber by certain persons.

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SB 87 (2003)

changing the membership of the commission to study setback requirements for septage, biosolids, and short paper fibers, and extending the temporary use of septage, biosolids, and short paper fiber by certain persons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 302

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0886). The committee's amendment (0886) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2003. The committee held work sessions on April 15, 2003, April 29, 2003, May 6, 2003 and May 13, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 10, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2282) was adopted on a voice vote on June 30, 2003. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2282) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 302 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 9, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB
  • April 15, 2003, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • April 29, 2003, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • May 13, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>

Votes

  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Johnson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing; February 19, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0886}, (New Title), [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.25-26
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ34, p1085
  • March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0886}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0886}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing Apr 9 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 15 10:30 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom work session Apr 29 11:30 RM303,LOB
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 9:45 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • May 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 13 11:00 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
  • May 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 11-0;Reg)
  • May 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1596}(New Title)
  • May 29, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Johnson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints Senators; Johnson, Barnes, Cohen
  • June 5, 2003: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Musler MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Babson, Williams, Phinizy & Ahern)
  • June 10, 2003: Committee of Conference Meeting; June10, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 9:30 a.m
  • June 19, 2003: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2043}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2282}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2282}, Adopted
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/03, Eff: 07/18/03 Chapter 0302

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