HB 216-FN (1991): prohibiting the use of non-biodegradable packaging for bait containers.

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HB 216-FN (1991)

prohibiting the use of non-biodegradable packaging for bait containers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 kill it unanimously, 15–0. On February 21, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1991” on a voice vote. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McKinney (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. W. Boucher (Rock 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1991, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/05/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ11,P90
  • January 23, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN23 DUE ON FEB27
  • February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 11:15 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 15-0)
  • February 21, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS MA VV; HJ30,P475
  • March 5, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ39,P703

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