SB 528-FN (2008): relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.

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SB 528-FN (2008)

relative to a mercury-added thermostat collection program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 383

The Story

It was introduced on January 23, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 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 Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1284h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–4. The committee's amendment (1284h) was adopted on a division vote 156–134 on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 213–129. 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 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 unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1522h). The committee's amendment (1522h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. An enrolled bill amendment (2142) 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 (2142) 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 16, 2008, making it Chapter 383 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 1, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 29, 2008, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 156, nays 134, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1284H — yeas 213, nays 129, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1522h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendments{1284}{1522} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 23, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC5
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Environment & Agriculture
  • March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • April 9, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1284h for April 16 Reg (vote 10-4)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1284h
  • April 9, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1284h Adopted, DIV 156-134
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1284h: MA RC 213-129
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2008 9:00 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 #1522h for May 14 CC (vote 18-0)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1522h
  • May 14, 2008: Amendment #1522h Adopted, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1522h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendments{1284}{1522}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2142 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2142}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0383

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