HB 438 (2005): relative to emissions requirements for municipal waste combustion units.
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HB 438 (2005)
relative to emissions requirements for municipal waste combustion units.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–6. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 188–131.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. Larry Converse (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. Arthur Jillette (D - Sull 2)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 2:30 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>
Votes
- March 9, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 188, nays 131, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
- February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 2:30 RM304,LOB
- February 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Alger>
- February 22, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 9-6;Reg)
- February 22, 2005: Min Report OTP
- March 9, 2005: ITL MA RC(188-131)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 374 (2004): relative to emissions requirements for municipal waste combustion units.