HB 1551 (2006): establishing a committee to study incentives for reducing consumer solid waste for disposal in landfills and incinerators.

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HB 1551 (2006)

establishing a committee to study incentives for reducing consumer solid waste for disposal in landfills and incinerators.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2006. The committee voted 9–4 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 24, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 13 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM303/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM303/LOB
  • October 24, 2006, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 25, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 25 2:00 RM303/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 2:00 RM303/LOB
  • February 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for March 7 (vote 9-4; RC)
  • March 7, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: ref to Environment and Agriculture for Interim Study
  • October 24, 2006: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session Oct 24 9:00 LOB 303
  • October 24, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (Vote 13-1)

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