HB 225 (1999): relative to the definitions of the terms "farm," "agriculture," and "farming."

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HB 225 (1999)

relative to the definitions of the terms "farm," "agriculture," and "farming."

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 191

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 1999 and March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 191 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • May 12, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 22, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ10, p128
  • January 12, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/12/99 due on
  • February 2, 1999: Hearing Feb 02 11:30 Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 1:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 10:00 Rm303,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr22 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • April 13, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0473}; HC39, p870-872
  • April 22, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ44, p1076-1077 + 1090
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • June 18, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/22/99
  • June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0191

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1160 (1998): relative to the definitions of the terms "farm," "agriculture," and "farming."

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