HB 877-FN (2008): relative to the state recycling program.

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HB 877-FN (2008)

relative to the state recycling program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 359

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. 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, October 23, 2007 and October 25, 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. A floor amendment (2586h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 199–124. On January 23, 2008 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–3 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1453) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1815) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 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 Concurs with Senate Amendments #1453 and #1815 (Reps Phinizy and Irwin)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2156) 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 (2156) 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 359 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305-307
  • March 22, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 24, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 1, 2007, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007, 9:30 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 25, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • April 14, 2008, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, House: OTPA 2586H — yeas 199, nays 124, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1453} — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1815} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1453 and #1815 (Reps Phinizy and Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • March 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/16/2007 9:30 AM LOB 305-307
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 23, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2007 1:30 PM LOB 303
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 2:30 PM LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 9:30 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 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 2:00 PM LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • November 5, 2007: Majority Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with AM #2586h for Jan 16 (vote 17-1; RC)
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2586h
  • November 5, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Amendment #2586h Adopted, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2586h: MA RC 199-124
  • January 23, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 4, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 10-3)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 14, 2008: Hearing; April 14, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:10 p.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1453} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.11
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1453}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1453}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1815} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.4
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1815}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1815}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1453 and #1815 (Reps Phinizy and Irwin): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2156 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2156}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/11/2008; Effective 09/09/2008; Chapter 0359

Laws It Would Change

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