HB 529 (2003): relative to the New Hampshire seed law.
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HB 529 (2003)
relative to the New Hampshire seed law.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 106
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 February 4, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1659) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 34)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 4, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Owen>
- April 22, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
Votes
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
- February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 11:00 RM303,LOB
- March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 2:30 RM303,LOB <Rep Owen>
- March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
- March 25, 2003: Passed
- April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Wildlife & Recreation
- April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
- April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
- May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1659}, Adopted, VV
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1659}, Am Adopted
- May 29, 2003: Enrolled
- May 29, 2003: Enrolled
- June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0106