HB 1618 (2018): relative to ambient water quality standards and maximum contaminant levels for perfluorinated chemicals.
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HB 1618 (2018)
relative to ambient water quality standards and maximum contaminant levels for perfluorinated chemicals.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mindi Messmer (D - Rock 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)
- Rep. Chuck Grassie (D - Straf 11)
- Rep. Jerry Knirk (D - Carr 3)
- Rep. Valerie Fraser (R - Belk 1)
- Rep. Philip Bean (R - Rock 21)
- Rep. Michael Edgar (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 22)
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2018, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 13, 2018: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 11:30 AM LOB 305
- February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 305
- March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018