HCR 17 (2008): encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags.

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HCR 17 (2008)

encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 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. A floor amendment (0255h) 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. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • 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
  • April 3, 2008, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0255h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Foster — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 2:30 PM LOB 303
  • 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: 17-0, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0255h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0255h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0255h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 10, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved to Special Order HCR 17 to 04/17/08
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution

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