HB 229 (1999): changing the registration fee requirement of the commercial feed law.

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HB 229 (1999)

changing the registration fee requirement of the commercial feed law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 21

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 January 26, 1999. The committee held a work session on February 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1999, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • February 3, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • April 19, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 18, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ10, p128
  • January 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/12/99 due on E f
  • January 26, 1999: Hearing Jan 26 11:30 Rm303,LOB
  • February 3, 1999: Subcom Work session Feb 03 1:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 2, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed VV; HJ29, p616 + 636
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 8, 1999: CANCELLED Hearing, 4/14/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • April 19, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/19/99, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m
  • April 21, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/22/99
  • April 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ47, p1103
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 5, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap.0021

Laws It Would Change

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