HB 472-FN (2007): increasing fees for hazardous waste management and contaminated site cleanup and changing reporting requirements.

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HB 472-FN (2007)

increasing fees for hazardous waste management and contaminated site cleanup and changing reporting requirements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 219

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 February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. A floor amendment (0341h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 232–111. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 20, 2007 and March 28, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it 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. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1860) was adopted on June 6, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1860) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 26, 2007, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 16, 2007, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 3, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h(New Title) — yeas 232, nays 111, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007: Maj Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0341h}NT for March 6 (vote: 17-1; RC)
  • February 22, 2007: Min Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Majority Amendment: #0341h (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0341h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h(New Title): MA, DIV 232-111
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/16/2007 11:20 AM LOB 202
  • March 20, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 3/20/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 28, 2007: Subcom Work Session on Non-Germane Amendment: 3/28/07 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 28, 2007: Full Committee Work Session on Non-Germane Amendments: 3/28/07 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007: Executive Session: 4/3/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (vote 15-0; RC)
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 3, 2007: Hearing; May 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/17/07]; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1860}, Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1860} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07; Chapter 0219

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