HB 156 (2003): relative to weights and measures.

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HB 156 (2003)

relative to weights and measures.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on May 6, 2003, as Chapter 42. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 19, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
  • April 1, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ8, p109
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 1:30 RM303,LOB <Rep P Allen>
  • March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed; HJ23, p544 + 590
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 5/6/2003 Eff: 7/5/2003 Chap: 0042

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