HB 1576-FN-A (1998): permitting the development of an industrial hemp industry in New Hampshire and continually appropriating a special fund.

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HB 1576-FN-A (1998)

permitting the development of an industrial hemp industry in New Hampshire and continually appropriating a special fund.

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

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 8, 1998. The committee held work sessions on January 21, 1998 and February 3, 1998. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–8. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 12, 1998 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Melcher.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Robertson (Ches 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Owen (Merr 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1998, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 21, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 3, 1998, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • February 12, 1998, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P113
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 9:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • January 21, 1998: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION JAN21 9:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 3, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 1:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 10-8)
  • February 4, 1998: MIN REPORT ITL
  • February 12, 1998: OTP ML RC(164-175); REP MELCHER MOVED ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ15,P745-747
  • February 12, 1998: REP MELCHER MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ15,P768

Laws It Would Change

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