HB 439 (2007): relative to certain rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.

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HB 439 (2007)

relative to certain rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 138

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/2007 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 17-0; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments ans Administration
  • May 16, 2007: Hearing; May 16, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0138

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1523 (2006): relative to certain rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services.

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