HB 1673-FN (2006): relative to the reduction of mercury emissions.

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HB 1673-FN (2006)

relative to the reduction of mercury emissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 2006 and January 19, 2006. The committee held work sessions on January 19, 2006, February 2, 2006 and February 9, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0936h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1093h), by a vote of 13–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection”. On March 21, 2006 the House adopted “March 22” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0936h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 22–2 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • January 19, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • January 19, 2006, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • February 2, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM301/LOB **NOTE ROOM CHANGE**
  • February 9, 2006, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 21, 2006, House: March 22 — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Green/Sen. Barnes — yeas 22, nays 2, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 10:00 RM304/LOB
  • January 19, 2006: Continued Public Hearing Jan 19 10:00 RM304/LOB
  • January 19, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Jan 19 10:00 RM304/LOB
  • February 2, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 2 9:00 RM301/LOB **NOTE ROOM CHANGE**
  • February 9, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 9 10:00 RM304/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: **TIME CHANGE**Full Committee Work Session Feb 14 11:30 RM304/LOB
  • February 17, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {0936h} for March 9 (vote 13-2; RC)
  • February 17, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP/AM {1093h}
  • March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
  • March 21, 2006: Special Ordered to Reg. Place in Reg. Cal, March 22, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Maj AM {0936h}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: OTP/AM {0936h}, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 22Y-2N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 8/7/06, Chapter 0105

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