HB 1234 (2012): establishing a department of environmental services oversight and grievance committee.

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HB 1234 (2012)

establishing a department of environmental services oversight and grievance committee.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 unanimously, 14–0. On February 15, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 19, 2012 and September 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 8 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2012, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • June 19, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • September 24, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 9, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 2:15 PM LOB 303
  • February 2, 2012: Executive Session: 2/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 3, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Environment and Agriculture for Interim Study
  • June 19, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 6/19/2012 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • September 24, 2012: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 9/24/2012 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • October 9, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/9/2012 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 9, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 8-1)

Laws It Would Change

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