SB 328 (2008): relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.

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SB 328 (2008)

relative to civil forfeitures for certain waste disposal violations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 169

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 145–66. 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 16, 2008, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 29, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 145, nays 66, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC5
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/21/08]; SC7
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Resources, Recreation & Development
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • March 26, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/26/2008 1:30 PM LOB 305
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 17-2)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 11:15 AM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 14 Reg (vote 12-5)
  • May 8, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/8/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 145-66 By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/06/08; Eff. date 01/01/09, Chapter 0169

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