HB 1405-FN (2008): regulating outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.

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HB 1405-FN (2008)

regulating outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 362

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 9, 2008 and January 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2008, January 29, 2008, February 12, 2008, February 14, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0736h). The committee's amendment (0736h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on April 3, 2008 and April 21, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1567) was rejected on a voice vote on May 8, 2008. A floor amendment (1768), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on May 29, 2008. An enrolled bill amendment (2177) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2177) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2008, making it Chapter 362 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Representative's Hall
  • January 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 22, 2008, 2:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008, 9:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 14, 2008, 3:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 3, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101
  • April 21, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 100
  • May 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0736h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1768} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Kaen) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Science, Technoloby and Energy
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 9:30 AM Representative's Hall
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 22, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 1/22/2008 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 1/29/2008 9:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 12, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/14/2008 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0736h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 13-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0736h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0736h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0736h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC13
  • April 21, 2008: Hearing; April 21, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1567} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.16-18
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1567}, AF, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1768}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1768}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps W.Chase, Friedrich, Devine, and Fargo
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Fuller Clark, Hassan and Odell
  • May 29, 2008: Committee of Conference Hearing: 05/29/2008 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • May 29, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Kaen Replaces Rep Friedrich
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment{2067}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2067}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2067 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2177 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2177}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/11/2008; Effective 08/10/2008; Chapter 0362

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