HB 97 (2000): relative to the right to farm.

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HB 97 (2000)

relative to the right to farm.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on January 26, 1999 and February 9, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 1999. The committee reported: Inexpedient to legisate. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Russman. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3164). The committee's amendment (3164) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • February 9, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • June 10, 1999, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • February 24, 2000, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ10, p127
  • January 12, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/12/99 due on E e
  • January 26, 1999: Hearing Jan 26 10:30 Rm303,LOB
  • February 9, 1999: Continued Hearing Feb 9 9:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 1:00 Rm303,LOB
  • April 28, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • April 28, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0590}(New Title); HC48, p1171
  • May 13, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ51, p1334-1335 + 1372
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • June 10, 1999: Hearing, 6/10/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:10 p.m
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Report: Inexpedient to legisate (6/29/99)
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Russman Moved Rerefer, MA, VV
  • February 3, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass with Amendment {3164}, 2/3/2000 ; SC8, Pg.13
  • February 3, 2000: Committee Amendment {3164} AA,VV
  • February 3, 2000: Senator Below Floor Amendment {3282} AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 24, 2000: House Nonconcurs with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ19, p521
  • February 24, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Babson, K Marshall, Patten & Phinizy)
  • March 9, 2000: Sen. Russman Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conferance; Conferees Below, Wheeler, Krueger
  • March 9, 2000:
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ No Sen Am, New Am {4064}] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted 2/3VV; HJ48, p1538
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted , VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2000 Eff: 07/01/2001 Chapter 0279

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