HB 1483 (2000): establishing a committee to study the application of non-conventional veterinary procedures for domestic animals.
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HB 1483 (2000)
establishing a committee to study the application of non-conventional veterinary procedures for domestic animals.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 139
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 24, 2000 the House adopted “Recommitted to Env & Agric” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2000, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jacquelyne Weatherspoon (D - Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carolyn Virtue (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7)
- Rep. Paul McGuirk (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36)
- Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- April 25, 2000, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- February 24, 2000, House: Recommitted to Env & Agric — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 27, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ5, p100
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 11, 2000: Hearing Jan 11 10:00 RM303,LOB
- January 25, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 25 (start @ 10:00) RM303,LOB (Rep K Marshall)
- January 27, 2000: (Subcom: Reps K Marshall, Babson, Phinney, L Pratt, Owen, Melcher & Phinizy)
- February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 14-0;Reg)
- February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3471}(New Title); HC17, p467
- February 24, 2000: Recommitted to Env & Agric, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ19, p550
- March 8, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 15-0;Reg)
- March 8, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3192}(New Title); HC23, p707
- March 23, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ26, p831 + 851
- March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- April 25, 2000: Hearing April 25, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC20, Pg.5
- April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/27/2000; SC25
- April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 3, 2000: Enrolled Bill; Adopted
- May 4, 2000: Enrolled; HJ45, p1361
- May 15, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2000 Eff: 5/15/2000 Chap: 0139
- July 25, 2000: Study Committee Members: Senators Roberge, Wheeler, Brown, Larsen, Cohen, for (Ch. 139:1)