SB 329-FN (2024): relative to background checks of certain persons associated with solid waste management.

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SB 329-FN (2024)

relative to background checks of certain persons associated with solid waste management.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 80

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024, with 3 people signed in online: 3 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2024, making it Chapter 80 of the session laws. It took effect on August 13, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2024, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 16, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • April 16, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2024, Vote 4-0
  • February 15, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 16, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/16/2024 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • April 16, 2024: Executive Session: 04/16/2024 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • April 16, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/16/2024 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/23/2024)
  • May 30, 2024: Enrolled 05/30/2024
  • June 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2024; Chapter 0080; Effective 08/13/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 211-FN (2023): relative to background investigations of solid waste and hazardous waste facility permit applicants.
  • SB 211-FN (2023): relative to background investigations of solid waste and hazardous waste facility permit applicants.

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