SB 496-FN (2020): establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 496-FN (2020)

establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0458s). The committee's amendment (2020-0458s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On February 13, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the Beginning of Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Placed on Laid on Table Consent List 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 21, 2020: Hearing: 01/21/2020, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0458s , 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0458s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0458s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Special Order to the Beginning of Energy and Natural Resources, Without Objection, MA; 02/13/2020
  • March 9, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • June 16, 2020: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1264 (2020): extending the commission on the seacoast cancer cluster investigation, setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water, establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor, requiring insurance coverage for PFAS and PFC blood tests, and expanding the statute governing ambient groundwater quality standards.
  • HB 1264 (2020): extending the commission on the seacoast cancer cluster investigation, setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water, establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor, requiring insurance coverage for PFAS and PFC blood tests, and expanding the statute governing ambient groundwater quality standards.

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