HB 1141 (2004): relative to dioxin emissions reduction and medical waste incinerators.

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HB 1141 (2004)

relative to dioxin emissions reduction and medical waste incinerators.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 13

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 13 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 3, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Feb 5 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 5, 2004: Passed
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 6/4/2004 Chap: 0013

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