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SB 5431 - 2017-18
Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits.
Companion Bill: HB 1590
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development. (View Original Bill)
Feb 7
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 15
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 1
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 3
1st substitute bill substituted (AWTE 17). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 5. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Mar 22
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 29
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 23
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 23
Placed on Rules White Sheet.

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 2
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

May 5
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
May 23
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 22
Senate Rules "X" file.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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