HB 1262 (2004): establishing a commission to study ways to encourage municipal recycling efforts and to study the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.

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HB 1262 (2004)

establishing a commission to study ways to encourage municipal recycling efforts and to study the tax exemption for water and air pollution control facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 208

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1094). The committee's amendment (1094) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1205), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1229), offered by Sen. Green, was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. Johnson. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 and May 19, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1681) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2004, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 10, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Williams>
  • March 24, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • May 17, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM303,LOB
  • May 19, 2004, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 10, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 10 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Williams>
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0425}(New Title)
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1094} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.10
  • April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1094}, AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{1205}, AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Sen. Green Floor Amendment{1229},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1094},{1205},{1229},(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Musler MA
  • April 22, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Olimpio, Rous, Patten & Stohl)
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Johnson Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Green, Johnson, Below
  • May 17, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 17 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 19 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1658}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1658}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1681}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1681}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0208

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