HB 432-FN (2005): relative to the septage handling and treatment facilities grant program and the septage and sludge land application restrictions.

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HB 432-FN (2005)

relative to the septage handling and treatment facilities grant program and the septage and sludge land application restrictions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2005. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 17, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005, 10:00 AM: work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell?>
  • April 26, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • May 17, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, SH 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing Feb 22 1:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommitee Work Session Mar 17 10:00 RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell?>
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0872}(New Title)
  • March 30, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 17, 2005: Hearing May 17, 2005, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC20
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 6/30/2005* Chap: 0141
  • June 17, 2005: *Multiple Effective Dates; Secs 1 & 3 effective 8/16/2005

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