HB 54 (2007): establishing a commission to study automobile recycling issues.

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HB 54 (2007)

establishing a commission to study automobile recycling issues.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 273

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 January 16, 2007. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0017h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. On April 26, 2007 the Senate adopted “Be Vacated to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1687) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1687, Rep Irwin” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2146) was adopted on June 13, 2007. These 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2146) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 21, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 23, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2007, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0017h(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Be Vacated to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1687} — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1687, Rep Irwin — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/16/2007 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • January 23, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/23/07 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • January 30, 2007: Executive Session: 1/30/2007 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • January 30, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass Amended {0017h}NT for Feb 15 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 30, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0017h (New Title)
  • February 15, 2007: Amendment {0017h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • February 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0017h(New Title): MA VV
  • February 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 26, 2007: Sen Fuller Clark Moved HB54
  • April 26, 2007: Be Vacated to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, MA, VV
  • May 16, 2007: Hearing; May 16, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC19
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1687} [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.9
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1687}, AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1687}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1687, Rep Irwin, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2146} Adopted
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2146}; Adopted
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; Eff. Date 07/03/07; Chapter 0273

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