HB 153-FN (1991): to regulate the handling of manure, agricultural compost and chemical fertilizers.
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HB 153-FN (1991)
to regulate the handling of manure, agricultural compost and chemical fertilizers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 13
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 13 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 27, 1991, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ11,P87
- January 17, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN21 DUE ON FEB25
- February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR07 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC35,P595-596
- March 7, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ42,P771 + 825
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT
- March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 02:30 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- April 8, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
- April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ16,P222 + 229
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1575
- April 16, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ17,P241
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 06/18/91 CHAP.0013