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HB 1002 - 2003-04
Reducing the release of mercury into the environment.
Sponsors: Hunt, S., Berkey, Cooper, Romero, Linville, Chase, Kagi, Wood, Simpson, Morrell, Rockefeller, Ruderman, Fromhold, Dickerson, Conway, Kessler, Cody, Jarrett, Veloria, O'Brien, Campbell, McDermott, Clibborn, Sullivan, B., Nixon, McIntire, Lantz, Moeller, Hudgins
Companion Bill: SB 5124
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

Dec 30
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Fisheries, Ecology & Parks. (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 7
Executive session in the House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 11
FEP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 13
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 17
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 26
1st substitute bill substituted (FEP 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 27
First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Energy & Water.
Apr 17
Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 22
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 25
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 26
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 27
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 14
Governor partially vetoed.
Chapter 260, 2003 Laws PV. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2003.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
Available Videos