HB 56-FN-A (1989): authorizing a collection program for unwanted pesticides in the possession of farmers and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 56-FN-A (1989)
authorizing a collection program for unwanted pesticides in the possession of farmers and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 283
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On February 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Campbell (Rock 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 17, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
Votes
- May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGR
- January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- January 24, 1989: HEARING 01/24/89 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGR
- February 1, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR: 2/9 VOTE (16-0;CC) PROP COMM AM; HC16, P198
- February 9, 1989: PASSED W/AM & REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS; HJ21, P338
- March 17, 1989: HEARING 03/17/89 9:30 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- April 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/13 VOTE (19-0cc)
- April 7, 1989: PROP APPROP AM
- April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ70, P2095 + 2148
- April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV,REC & ENV
- May 4, 1989: RULES SUSPENDED: INTRODUCED ON THE FLOOR
- May 4, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- May 4, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE/APPROP
- May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
- May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP E. GREENE MA VV; HJ89, P2695
- May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 283