HB 293-FN-A (2001): authorizing the production of industrial hemp.

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HB 293-FN-A (2001)

authorizing the production of industrial hemp.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on February 6, 2001 and February 13, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 7, 2001. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 7–6. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 211–114.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 13, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 7, 2001, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep O'Connell)

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 211, nays 114, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ18, p240
  • January 29, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 13, 2001: Continued Hearing Feb 13 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 7, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 7 2:00 RM303,LOB (Rep O'Connell)
  • March 14, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Mar 22 (vote 7-6;Reg)
  • March 21, 2001: Min Report OTP
  • March 22, 2001: ITL Report Adopted RC(211-114); HJ26, p515-518

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