HB 503-FN (2008): relative to establishing a solid waste management fund and assessing a surcharge for the disposal of solid waste.

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HB 503-FN (2008)

relative to establishing a solid waste management fund and assessing a surcharge for the disposal of solid waste.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

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 February 16, 2007. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2007, May 1, 2007, June 5, 2007, September 5, 2007, September 19, 2007 and October 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On January 16, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Phinizy)” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. On February 6, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 77–232. A floor amendment (0211h) was rejected on a roll call 148–158 on February 6, 2008. On February 6, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 114–194. On February 6, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 24, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 1, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305
  • September 5, 2007: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture
  • September 19, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 23, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Phinizy) — voice vote, passed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Brunelle) — yeas 77, nays 232, failed
  • February 6, 2008, House: AM 0211H NT — yeas 148, nays 158, failed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 114, nays 194, failed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Webb) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2007 2:00 PM LOB 303
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 3:00 PM LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • September 5, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/5/07 LOB 303 12:30 PM or Following Session
  • September 19, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 9/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 23, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/07 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • November 5, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with AM #2587h for Jan 16 (vote 15-2;RC)
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2587h
  • November 5, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Recommit (Rep Phinizy): MA VV
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:30 PM LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/30/08 2:00 PM LOB 307 (Continued 1/31/08 10:00 AM LOB 303 if Needed)
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-2, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0211h
  • February 6, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Brunelle): MF DIV 77-232
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0211h Failed, RC 148-158
  • February 6, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Vaillancourt): MF DIV 114-194
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF VV
  • February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Webb): MA VV

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