HB 431-FN (2010): requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.

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HB 431-FN (2010)

requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 6, 2009. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2009 and November 12, 2009. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2448h). The committee's amendment (2448h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 242–104. On January 6, 2010 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 251–92. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Merrill. On May 13, 2010 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (1413s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 13, 2010. A floor amendment (2063s), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)” on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. A committee of conference met on May 26, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 10, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 11, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 6, 2009, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 28, 2009: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 8, 2010, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 26, 2010, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • January 6, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2448h — yeas 242, nays 104, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 251, nays 92, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2063s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 4, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/4/2009 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • February 10, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2009 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 11, 2009: Executive Session: 2/11/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 26, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • October 1, 2009: =CANCELLED= Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session If Neeeded: 11/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 6, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2009 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 28, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/28/2009 LOB 302 1:00 PM or Immediately Following Session
  • November 12, 2009: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session If Neeeded: 11/12/2009 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • November 24, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2448h for Jan 6 RC (vote 16-1)
  • November 24, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2448h
  • January 6, 2010: Amendment #2448h Adopted, VV
  • January 6, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2448h: MA DIV 242-104
  • January 6, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 4, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010: Executive Session: 3/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 (Vote 15-2; RC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 251-92
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 8, 2010: Hearing: April 8, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:35 a.m.; SC14
  • April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1413s, 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Amendment 1413s Not Voted On
  • April 21, 2010: Sen. Merrill Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Committee Amendment 1413s, AF, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment 2063s, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2063s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM and Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps Nord, Schlachman, Movsesian & Hunt
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Hassan accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Fuller Clark, Merrill and Odell
  • May 26, 2010: Conference Committee Meeting: 5/26/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2246; Unable to Reach Agreement, Filed
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2246; Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2246 Adopted, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 55-FN (2011): requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.

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