HB 428-FN-LOCAL (1997): known as the Maggie Boyle Terninko Act, repealing RSA 430:49, the law preempting local regulation of pesticides.

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HB 428-FN-LOCAL (1997)

known as the Maggie Boyle Terninko Act, repealing RSA 430:49, the law preempting local regulation of pesticides.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture

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 4, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–2. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Owen (Merr 6)
  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 3, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 01:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 18, 1997: <SUBCOM CHR: REP MCRAE>
  • March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR03 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-2)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1102

Laws It Would Change

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