HB 1471-FN-LOCAL (1994): relative to reinstating local control over hazardous or endangering practices of pesticide use.

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HB 1471-FN-LOCAL (1994)

relative to reinstating local control over hazardous or endangering practices of pesticide use.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 1994, February 10, 1994, February 15, 1994 and March 2, 1994. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 12–6. On March 16, 1994 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a division vote 97–254, on a motion by Rep. B Hall. On March 16, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Martin (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laflam (Belk 2)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 25, 1994, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 15, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 97, nays 254, failed
  • March 16, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ7,P195
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 01:00 RM303,LOB FOR:ENV & AGRIC
  • January 25, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 NOON RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AGRIC
  • February 1, 1994: (PESTICIDE SUBCOM CHMN: REP HANSELMAN)
  • February 10, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB10 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 15, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • March 2, 1994: PESTICIDE SUBCOM WK SESS MAR02 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR16 (VOTE 12-6)
  • March 9, 1994: MIN REPORT REF FOR STUDY
  • March 16, 1994: REP B HALL SUBST REF FOR STUDY, ML DIV(97-254); ITL REPORT
  • March 16, 1994: ADOPTED VV; HJ40,P1359

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