HB 291 (1997): relative to the use of the terms "native," "local," and "our own" when referring to farm products.
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HB 291 (1997)
relative to the use of the terms "native," "local," and "our own" when referring to farm products.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 104
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 25, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Owen (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 25, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, Senate Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- April 16, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ17,P249
- January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- February 25, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB25 09:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- March 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- March 7, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0637>; HC36,P885
- March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1166-1167 + HJ40C,P1253
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ10,P181
- April 16, 1997: HEARING APR16 11:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P328 + 336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 06/09/97 CHAP.0104