HB 1431 (1998): prohibiting the aerial spraying of herbicides for forestry purposes.
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HB 1431 (1998)
prohibiting the aerial spraying of herbicides for forestry purposes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The committee held a work session on February 5, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–6. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Owen (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hall (Hills 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 5, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P107
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/15/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
- February 5, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB05 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-6)
- March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1149