HB 356-FN (1991): relative to uniform penalties pertaining to farm products.

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HB 356-FN (1991)

relative to uniform penalties pertaining to farm products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 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 23, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 26, 1991, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Campbell (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 1991, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 3, 1991, 1:30 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 JUDICIARY; HJ16,P148
  • February 1, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB05 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 10:45 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 26, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB26 10:45 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1991: PASSED; HJ51,P1063 + 1083
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ12,P156
  • April 3, 1991: HEARING APR03 01:30 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 8, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
  • April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ16,P223 + 229
  • April 18, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ18,P254
  • April 23, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1577
  • April 26, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/26/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0044

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