SB 31 (2013): relative to a ban on the incidental combustion of untreated wood at municipal transfer stations.

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SB 31 (2013)

relative to a ban on the incidental combustion of untreated wood at municipal transfer stations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 158

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0889s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 21, 2013. On March 21, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0889s, 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0889s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 21, 2013. On March 21, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2013 and May 14, 2013. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 29, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2013, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on June 28, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 17, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 1, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 14, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0889s, 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • February 13, 2013: Hearing: 2/13/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0889s, NT, 3/21/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Sen. Bragdon Moved to Remove SB 31 from the Consent Calendar
  • March 21, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • March 21, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0889s, 2/3 necessary, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Amendment 0889s, AF, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy; HJ31, PG.1075
  • April 17, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/17/2013 1:15 PM LOB 304
  • May 1, 2013: Executive Session: 5/1/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 14, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 5/14/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 15, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 29 (Vote 18-1; RC); HC40, PG.1372
  • May 29, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ45, PG.1516
  • June 5, 2013: Enrolled; HJ49, PG.1652
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/2013; Chapter 0158; Effective 06/28/2013

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