SB 163 (2019): relative to permits for operation of solid waste management facilities.

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SB 163 (2019)

relative to permits for operation of solid waste management facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 270

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0658s). The committee's amendment (2019-0658s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 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 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1630h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1630h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-1840h), offered by Rep. Aron, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2019 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 270 of the session laws. It took effect on September 17, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 23, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 14, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 28, 2019, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0658s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1630h and 1840h — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0658s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0658s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0658s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/23/2019 11:00 am LOB 303
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 10:30 am LOB 303
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1630h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 8, 2019: Removed from Consent (Rep. Pearl) 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1630h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: FLAM #2019-1840h (Rep. Aron): AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1630h and 1840h: MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 05/08/2019
  • May 14, 2019: Public Hearing: 05/14/2019 11:00 am LOB 306
  • May 28, 2019: Executive Session: 05/28/2019 10:30 am LOB 306
  • June 5, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/05/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 270; Effective 09/17/2019

Laws It Would Change

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