SB 368 (2008): relative to exemptions for toxics reduction in packaging.
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SB 368 (2008)
relative to exemptions for toxics reduction in packaging.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 41
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 March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 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 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 41 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Irene Messier (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. Jane Beaulieu (D - Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 10, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 103
- April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 103, State House 2:00 p.m.; SC7
- March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/08]; SC10B
- March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
- April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
- April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 13-0)
- April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 24, 2008: Enrolled
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled
- May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0041