SB 403-FN-A (2000): making an appropriation to the department of agriculture, markets, and food for the inspection of apiaries and honeybee swarms.

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SB 403-FN-A (2000)

making an appropriation to the department of agriculture, markets, and food for the inspection of apiaries and honeybee swarms.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 270

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3378). On February 10, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 10, 2000 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 29, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On April 20, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 27, 2000 the Senate adopted “requests C of C” on a voice vote. On May 4, 2000 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” 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 12, 2000, making it Chapter 270 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • March 22, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 29, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep K Marshall)
  • May 25, 2000, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • February 10, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2000, Senate: requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2000, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — 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 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Finance; SJ Convening Day, Pg.13
  • January 28, 2000: Hearing, Jan. 28, 2000, Room 103 SH, 1:00 p.m.;SC5A, Pg.2
  • February 9, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass with Amendment {3378}
  • February 10, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment, AA,VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 10, 2000: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ18, p479
  • February 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 2/15/2000 due Early f
  • March 22, 2000: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 22 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • March 29, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 29 10:00 RM303,LOB (Rep K Marshall)
  • April 11, 2000: Hearing on Prop Am {4029} Apr 11 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 11, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 20 (vote 16-0;Reg)
  • April 11, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3987}; Hc32, p1033
  • April 12, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 12 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • April 20, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ37, p1163 + 1187
  • April 27, 2000: Sen.Russman non-concur with House Amendment{3987}, requests C of C, MA, VV
  • April 27, 2000: Senate Conferees Sen. Disnard, Russman, Below
  • May 4, 2000: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ39, p1235
  • May 4, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Scanlan, L. Pratt, Babson & Phinizy)
  • May 18, 2000: C of C Meeting: Thursday, May 25, 2000, Room 103, SH; 10:00 a.m
  • May 26, 2000: Conf Comm Report (House Am & New Am{4693}) filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted 2/3VV; HJ48, p1514
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bil Adoptedl
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1548
  • June 12, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2000 Eff: 6/12/2000 Chap: 0270

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