HB 1704 (2020): relative to compost.
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HB 1704 (2020)
relative to compost.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 27)
- Rep. Sparky Von Plinsky (D - Ches 7)
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 8)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2020, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 03:30 pm LOB 303
- February 27, 2020: Executive Session: 02/27/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020
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