SB 257-FN (2019): prohibiting foams containing perfluoroalkyl chemicals for use in fighting fires.

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SB 257-FN (2019)

prohibiting foams containing perfluoroalkyl chemicals for use in fighting fires.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 337

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0845s). The committee's amendment (2019-0845s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2019 and April 17, 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 2019-1547h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1547h) 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 30, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on September 3, 2019, making it Chapter 337 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 9, 2019, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2019, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1547h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 6, 2019: Hearing: 02/06/2019, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0845s , 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0845s , AA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0845s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 2, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/02/2019 01:00 pm LOB 306
  • April 9, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/09/2019 01:30 pm LOB 306
  • April 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2019 01:30 pm LOB 306
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 306
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1547h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1547h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1547h: MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled 06/13/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/13/2019)
  • September 3, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 09/03/2019; Chapter 337; Effective 09/03/2019

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