HB 238-FN-A (1999): allowing the production and sale of American ginseng in the state of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 238-FN-A (1999)

allowing the production and sale of American ginseng in the state of New Hampshire and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 22

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1999. The committee held a work session on February 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 14, 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 22 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Hearings and Sessions

January 27, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
February 11, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
April 14, 1999, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

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

The Docket

January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ12, p151
January 12, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/12/99 due on E e/f
January 27, 1999: Hearing Jan 27 10:00 Rm303,LOB
February 10, 1999: ==CANCELLED== Subcom work session Feb 10 & Feb 11 2:00 Rm303,LOB
February 11, 1999: Rescheduled Subcom work session Feb 11 2:00 Rm303,LOB
March 3, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 18 (vote 16-0;Reg)
March 3, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0259}; HC26, p559
March 18, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ29, p616 + 636
March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
April 8, 1999: CANCELLED Hearing, 4/14/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:30 p.m
April 14, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/14/99, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 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.0022

Laws It Would Change

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