HB 655-FN (1997): requiring the department of agriculture, markets, and food to maintain records concerning commercial transactions of the bovine somatotropin growth hormone.

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HB 655-FN (1997)

requiring the department of agriculture, markets, and food to maintain records concerning commercial transactions of the bovine somatotropin growth hormone.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Aranda (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McKinney (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Trelfa (Graf 2)
  • Rep. Owen (Merr 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P279
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 2:00 RM302,LOB FOR:COMMERCE:
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-3;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38,P1005

Laws It Would Change

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