SB 40 (1991): making the pink lady's slipper the state wildflower.

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SB 40 (1991)

making the pink lady's slipper the state wildflower.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1991-1992
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Environment
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 106

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 5, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1991 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.

Hearings and Sessions

January 23, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM209,LOB
April 10, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

February 5, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT
January 23, 1991: HEARING JAN23 01:00 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
January 31, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP FEB05
February 5, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ3, P23 + 27
March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ60,P1367
March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY05
April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 09:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
April 16, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
April 23, 1991: PASSED; HJ69,P1589 + 1593
April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; (JRNL CORR: SJ29,P552)
April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1707
May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0106

Laws It Would Change

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