HB 393-FN (2002): relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.

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HB 393-FN (2002)

relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2001. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 17, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on January 31, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2325) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on February 14, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 12, 2002, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on March 12, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 20, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (Rep O'Connell)
  • May 22, 2001, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ18, p243
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 7, 2001: Hearing Feb 7 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 20, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 20 10:00 RM303,LOB (Rep O'Connell)
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 14-0;Reg<II>)
  • April 10, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0752}; HC31, p783
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ43, p1246 + 1295
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 305-307, LOB, 11:45 a.m.; SC24
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
  • June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, [not voted on] Sen. Gatsas sub-motion Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/17/02]; SC4
  • January 17, 2002: Ought to Pass; MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • January 24, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2325}, Adopted
  • January 31, 2002: Enrolled Am{2325}, AA VV; HJ14, p540
  • February 14, 2002: Enrolled; HJ20, p820
  • February 14, 2002: Enrolled
  • March 12, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 3/12/2002 Eff: 3/12/2002 Chap: 0007

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