SB 121 (2017): establishing a commission to determine if the department of environmental services should request delegation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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SB 121 (2017)

establishing a commission to determine if the department of environmental services should request delegation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System from the Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 256

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0862s). The committee's amendment (2017-0862s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2017 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2017. The committee held work sessions on April 19, 2017 and May 2, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 2, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1484h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1484h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On June 8, 2017 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Sherman Packard. On June 22, 2017 the House adopted the conference report (2364c) on a voice vote. On June 22, 2017 the Senate adopted the conference report (2017-2364c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2017-2389e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2017, making it Chapter 256 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2017, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 12, 2017, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 19, 2017, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 2, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 2, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • June 14, 2017, 4:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0862s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1484h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 2017, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 2017, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 7, 2017: Hearing: 02/07/2017, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0862s , 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0862s , AA, VV; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0862s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • April 12, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/12/2017 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • April 19, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/19/2017 09:30 AM LOB 305
  • May 2, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 05/02/2017 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • May 2, 2017: Executive Session: 05/02/2017 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1484h (NT) for 06/01/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-1484h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1484h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: President Appoints: Senators Sanborn, Avard, Feltes; 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Packard): MA VV 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Gould, Renzullo, Rimol, Suzanne Smith 06/08/2017
  • June 12, 2017: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/14/2017, 04:00 pm, Room 103, LOB
  • June 15, 2017: Conferee Change: Rep. Hinch Replaces Rep. Rimol 06/15/2017
  • June 15, 2017: Conference Committee Report #2017-2364c Filed 06/15/2017; As Amended by the House
  • June 22, 2017: Conference Committee Report 2364c: Adopted, VV 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Conference Committee Report #2017-2364c , Adopted, VV; 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2389e : AA VV 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2389e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/22/2017)
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • July 18, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/2017; Chapter 0256
  • July 20, 2017: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2017
  • July 20, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 07/18/2017

Laws It Would Change

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