SB 522-FN (2008): relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors and prohibiting the sale or delivery of biodiesel not meeting the state ASTM standard.

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SB 522-FN (2008)

relative to licensing requirements for small quantity biodiesel producers and distributors and prohibiting the sale or delivery of biodiesel not meeting the state ASTM standard.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 381

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0762) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Public Works and Highways committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1308h). The committee's amendment (1308h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1543h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1543h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2008, making it Chapter 381 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 1, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 201
  • April 22, 2008, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 29, 2008, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 27, 2008, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0762}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1308h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1543h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2008: Hearing; January 24, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC3
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0762}(New Title) [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.9-10
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0762}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0762}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 19, 2008: Vacated from Executive Depts & Admin and Referred to Public Works & Highways
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 9:00 AM LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1308h for April 16 Reg (vote 13-1)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1308h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1308h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1308h: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/22/2008 3:30 PM LOB 202
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 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 with Amendment #1543h for May 14 Reg (vote 17-1)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1543h
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Amendment #1543h Adopted, VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1543h: MA VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Nonconcur with House Ams{1308}{1543}; Requests C of C, Adopted, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Fuller Clark, Janeway and Barnes
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Graham, Cloutier, Mann, and Davis
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1977, House Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1977 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1977}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0381

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