HB 98 (2007): relative to the situation of landfills on land owned by municipalities.

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HB 98 (2007)

relative to the situation of landfills on land owned by municipalities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 29

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 January 18, 2007. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0039h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2007: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture
  • January 31, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 6, 2007: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture
  • April 17, 2007, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/18/2007 LOB 303 10:00 a.m
  • January 31, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2007 1:30 PM LOB 303
  • February 6, 2007: Executive Session: 2/6/07 LOB 303 2:00 PM
  • February 8, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0039h} for Feb 21 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment #0039h
  • February 21, 2007: Amendment {0039h} Adopted, VV
  • February 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC15
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/07; Eff. Date 05/14/07; Chapter 0029

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