HB 220 (2004): creating a committee to study amending the constitution to require that government decisions affecting the environment reflect consideration of the welfare of future generations.

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HB 220 (2004)

creating a committee to study amending the constitution to require that government decisions affecting the environment reflect consideration of the welfare of future generations.

Status: Died on the table
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 January 28, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 6, 2003, June 3, 2003 and September 24, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–3. On January 15, 2004 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 183–150.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
February 19, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
September 24, 2003, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

January 15, 2004, House: REP SOLTANI: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 183, nays 150, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ8, p111
January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 2:30 RM303,LOB
February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions May 6 & 20 noon RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
June 3, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions June 3 & 17 noon RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
September 24, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 24 noon RM303,LOB
November 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 15, 2004 Session (vote 10-3;Reg)
January 15, 2004: Laid on the Table, Rep Soltani MA RC(183-150)

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HB 195 (2001): creating a committee to study amending the constitution to require that government decisions affecting the environment reflect consideration of the welfare of future generations.