HB 416 (2007): relative to mercury reduction and establishing a committee to study methods of improving the recycling rate in New Hampshire for mercury-added thermostats.

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HB 416 (2007)

relative to mercury reduction and establishing a committee to study methods of improving the recycling rate in New Hampshire for mercury-added thermostats.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0584h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1972) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1972 (New Title), Rep Phinizy” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 3, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0584h — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Hassan/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1972 (New Title), Rep Phinizy — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 1:30 PM LOB 303
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/079:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0584h} for March 27 (vote 15-0; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0584h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0584h} Adopted, VV; HJ 30A, pg.1081
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0584h: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1081
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 3, 2007: Hearing; May 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC18
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1972}(New Title)[06/06/07]; SC23, Pg.38-39
  • June 6, 2007: Committee Amendment{1972}(New Title), AA, VV
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1972}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1972 (New Title), Rep Phinizy, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; Chapter 0279; I. Section 1 Effective 01/01/08
  • July 5, 2007: II. Remainder Effective 07/03/07

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