SB 591 (1994): relative to notification of aerial pesticide application.

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SB 591 (1994)

relative to notification of aerial pesticide application.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 15, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1994. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 1994 and April 14, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Lamirande (SD1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 16, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 7, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB :E&A
  • April 14, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P11
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 14, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15
  • February 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5147>(NEW TITLE); SC10,P5-6
  • February 15, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P127-128 + 138
  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ29,P852
  • February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 16, 1994: HEARING MAR16 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • March 29, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR05 11:30 RM303,LOB FOR:
  • April 7, 1994: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR07 10:00 RM303,LOB :E&A
  • April 14, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR14 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • April 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY05 (VOTE 14-1)
  • April 28, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6211>(NEW TITLE); HC57,P1835
  • May 5, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ61,P1961-1962 + 1993
  • May 11, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ16,P411
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 05/27/94 CHAP.0235

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