HB 291 (1999): establishing a study committee for seed sterilization technology or "terminator" technology.

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HB 291 (1999)

establishing a study committee for seed sterilization technology or "terminator" technology.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 282

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 February 9, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1999. On June 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–9 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 23, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Aceedes Req of Conference Committee” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Russman. A committee of conference met on June 30, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Cohen” on a voice vote. 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 16, 1999, making it Chapter 282 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 3, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB {Note time change}
  • May 13, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 30, 1999, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, Rm303,LOB

Votes

  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (1680)Trombly/Pignatelli — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Senate Aceedes Req of Conference Committee — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Cohen — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ15, p184
  • January 19, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/19/1999 due on
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 09 11:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 3, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 3 9:00 Rm303,LOB {Note time change}
  • March 4, 1999: Maj Report OTP For Mar 18 (vote 18-1;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p602 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • May 13, 1999: Hearing, 5/13/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m
  • June 18, 1999: Minority Report, Ought to Pass, 6/22/99
  • June 18, 1999: Majority Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/22/99
  • June 18, 1999: Majority Amendment, {1680}, (New Title)
  • June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, RC 15Y-9N, AA, (New Title) OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Konys MA; HJ74, p1986
  • June 23, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Babson, Chandler, Harmon & Melcher}
  • June 29, 1999: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept, MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p2045
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Aceedes Req of Conference Committee, Sen. Russman, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators Cohen, Wheeler, Russman
  • June 30, 1999: Conf Comm meeting June 30 10:00 Rm303,LOB
  • July 1, 1999: Conference Report (No Sen Am & New Am {1940}) Report Filed
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted, Rep Babson MA VV; HJ77, p2076
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report, Sen, Cohen, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1990}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1990}, Adopted; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999* Chap. 0282
  • July 16, 1999: *Multiple effective dates - See Chapter
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Wheeler, Johnson, Roberge
  • February 7, 2000: Meeting, Feb.7, Room 303, LOB, 1:00 p.m

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