HB 581-FN (2002): relative to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food to search for invasive species.

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HB 581-FN (2002)

relative to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food to search for invasive species.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 131

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 March 14, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 27, 2001 and April 3, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–2. 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 adopted “Recommitted to Env & Agr” on a voice vote. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 8, 2001, May 15, 2001, May 23, 2001 and June 5, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On January 2, 2002 the House adopted “Recommitted to Env & Agric” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2002 and February 6, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2002 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 April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3624) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2002, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 27, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 3, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 15, 2001, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 23, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • June 5, 2001, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 22, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Pilliod>
  • February 6, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell>
  • March 20, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

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: Recommitted to Env & Agr — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2002, House: Recommitted to Env & Agric — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • March 6, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 6 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 3 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 16-2;Reg<II>)
  • April 13, 2001: Rep Bruno Prop Fl Am {0678}; HC31, p819
  • 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: Recommitted to Env & Agr, Rep Babson MA VV; HJ43, p1246
  • April 26, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • May 8, 2001: Full Comm Work Session May 8 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • May 15, 2001: Full Comm Work Session May 15 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • May 23, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 23 11:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • June 5, 2001: Full Comm Work Session June 5 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • December 20, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 2 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • January 2, 2002: Recommitted to Env & Agric, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ5, p212
  • January 22, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 22 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Pilliod>
  • February 6, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 6 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep O'Connell>
  • February 12, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 12, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2442}; HC15, p607
  • February 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ21, p836 + 883
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Environment [02/20/02]
  • March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC15
  • April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/02]; SC23
  • April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass , MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3624}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3624}, Adopted; HJ40, p1465
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 9, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2002 Eff: 7/8/2002 Chap: 0131

Laws It Would Change

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