HB 547-FN (2017): relative to the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
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HB 547-FN (2017)
relative to the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 168–173, on a motion by Rep. White. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 194–149.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2017, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 31, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 31, 2017, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Lay on Table — yeas 168, nays 173, failed
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 194, nays 149, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 02:30 PM LOB 304
- January 31, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 01/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
- January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 02:45 PM LOB 304
- February 6, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 12-8; RC)
- February 15, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. White): MF DV 168-173 02/15/2017
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 194-149 02/15/2017