HB 1427-FN-A (2008): relative to the fuel oil import fee.

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HB 1427-FN-A (2008)

relative to the fuel oil import fee.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on January 10, 2008 and February 5, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 158–163. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 184–137. On March 19, 2008 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 5, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 158, nays 163, failed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 184, nays 137, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt) — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 5, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 10:15 AM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/12/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF RC 158-163
  • March 19, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 184-137
  • March 19, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MF VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 495-FN-A (1999): relative to reauthorizing the motor oil discharge cleanup fund and increasing the fuel oil discharge cleanup fund fee, allowing coverage for discharge prevention, and allowing reimbursement for replacing substandard tanks.

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