HB 1636 (2008): relative to automotive recycling.

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HB 1636 (2008)

relative to automotive recycling.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, LOB 301
  • February 19, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 29, 2008, 8:47 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/08 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 1:30 PM LOB 201
  • March 4, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/08 8:30 AM LOB 201 (Orig 10:30 AM)
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 13-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:47 a.m.; SC17
  • April 29, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0164

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