HB 1584-FN-A (2008): creating a commission to study the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.

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HB 1584-FN-A (2008)

creating a commission to study the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 33

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0328h). The committee's amendment (0328h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 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 a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1240) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 16, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1240 (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 3, 2008, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0328h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1240} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1240 (Rep Kaen) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0328h (New Title) for 2/6 CC (vote 11-1)
  • January 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0328h (New Title)
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0328h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0328h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1240} [04/10/08]; SC14, Pg.7
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Amendment{1240}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1240}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 16, 2008: House Concurs with Senate AM #1240 (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • April 23, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Effective 05/12/2008; Chapter 0033

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