SB 409 (1992): relative to misrepresentations of weight by commercial packagers.

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SB 409 (1992)

relative to misrepresentations of weight by commercial packagers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Agriculture

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 4, 1992 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 6, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–1. On April 22, 1992 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Heath (SD3)
  • Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
  • March 24, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 4, 1992, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • February 6, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1992, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • January 30, 1992: HEARING JAN30 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 3, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB04
  • February 3, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC8,P7-8
  • February 4, 1992: RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SEN BASS MA VV; SJ2,P39
  • February 5, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB06
  • February 5, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC9,P7
  • February 6, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P47-48 + 52
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ46,P1134
  • February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/27/92 DUE ON 03/25/92
  • March 19, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING MAR19 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • March 24, 1992: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR24 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • April 16, 1992: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR22 (VOTE 10-1)
  • April 22, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ77,P2006

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