BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2488: Class A biosolids/municipal

Concerning municipally produced class A biosolids.

Summary

Adds a new definition of "turf fertilizer" as not including commercial fertilizers derived solely from organic materials, organic-based products where the phosphorus component is derived solely from Class A, exceptional quality biosolids or biosolid products.
Adds an effective date of January 31, 2013.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2488), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to municipally produced class A biosolids;

Passed February 13, 2012

Version voted on: HB 2488

57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	51	4	0	1
Republican	6	36	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 8, 2012By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 8, 2012Referred to Rules.
Mar 1, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 24, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Feb 24, 2012ENV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Feb 24, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 15, 2012First reading, referred to Environment.
Feb 13, 2012Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Feb 13, 2012Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 9, 2012Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 31, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Jan 31, 2012ENVI - Majority; do pass.
Jan 31, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 31, 2012ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 16, 2012First reading, referred to Environment.

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