SB 115-FN (2005): relative to the transfer of responsibility for asbestos-related issues from the department of health and human services to the department of environmental services.

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SB 115-FN (2005)

relative to the transfer of responsibility for asbestos-related issues from the department of health and human services to the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 249

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee held work sessions on May 3, 2005 and May 12, 2005. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Johnson Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 (2050) 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 July 14, 2005, making it Chapter 249 of the session laws. It took effect on September 12, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
  • April 26, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM306,LOB
  • May 3, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB <Reps Allan & Coburn>
  • May 12, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Johnson Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife; (See Perm Journal)
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC8
  • February 23, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/10/05]; SC9
  • March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/24/05]; SC12
  • March 23, 2005: 03/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 20 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • April 26, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 26 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • May 3, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 3 9:00 RM306,LOB <Reps Allan & Coburn>
  • May 12, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 12 9:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • May 19, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for June 1 (vote 15-3;CC)
  • May 19, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1318}
  • June 1, 2005: Passed with Am
  • June 9, 2005: Senator Johnson Concur with House Amendment{1318}, MA, VV
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{2050}, Adopted
  • June 28, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2050}, Adopted [06/09/05]
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 14, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/14/05; Eff. 09/12/05, Chapter 0249

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