HB 1440 (2022): relative to surface water quality standards for perfluorinated chemicals.
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HB 1440 (2022)
relative to surface water quality standards for perfluorinated chemicals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 22, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Chuck Grassie (D - Straf 11)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Andrew Bouldin (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. Edith Tucker (D - Coos 5)
- Rep. Mark Paige (D - Rock 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2022, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
- February 9, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
- June 22, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
- October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
Votes
- March 10, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 26, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/26/2022 3:30 p.m. LOB305-307
- February 9, 2022: Executive Session: 02/09/2022 10:00 a.m. LOB305-307
- February 14, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 10, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/10/2022
- June 22, 2022: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 06/22/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
- October 19, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
- October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-0)