HB 1477 (2012): relative to the definition of spent material.
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HB 1477 (2012)
relative to the definition of spent material.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 83
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 and February 15, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2012-1836e) was adopted on April 25, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1836e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2012, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bill Ohm (R - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Joseph Krasucki (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Randall Whitehead (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Mary Griffin (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Barry Palmer (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 25)
- Rep. Timothy Twombly (R - Hills 25)
- Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12)
- Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- April 12, 2012, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 2:30 PM LOB 304
- February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304 =RECESSED=
- February 15, 2012: Continued Executive Session: 2/15/2012 3:00 PM LOB 304
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 12, 2012: Hearing: 4/12/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC14
- April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/18/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC15
- April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 25, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-1836e(NT) Adopted
- May 2, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1836e Adopted, VV
- May 9, 2012: Enrolled
- May 15, 2012: Enrolled
- May 23, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/23/2012; Effective 07/22/2012; Chapter 0083