HB 414 (2005): relative to regulation of municipal waste combustors.

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HB 414 (2005)

relative to regulation of municipal waste combustors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 72

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 8, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 22, 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. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2005. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 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 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2005, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 2:00 PM: 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>
  • April 26, 2005, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 2:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Alger>
  • February 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0406}
  • March 9, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Phinizy
  • March 9, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Rom 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/31/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0072

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 374 (2004): relative to emissions requirements for municipal waste combustion units.

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