HB 315 (2005): relative to best available technology for air pollution control.

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HB 315 (2005)

relative to best available technology for air pollution control.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee held work sessions on February 22, 2005 and March 15, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1783) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2005, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on June 29, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 22, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Alger>
  • March 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM104,LOB <Rep Maxfield> (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 26, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • February 9, 2005: Hearing Feb 9 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Alger>
  • March 15, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 15 10:00 RM104,LOB <Rep Maxfield> (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • March 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0667}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Rom 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC17
  • May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/19/05]; SC20
  • May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 19, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1783} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1783}, Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2005 Eff: 6/29/2005 Chap: 0173

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