HB 728-FN-A (2003): establishing a dedicated fund for organic certification inspections.

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HB 728-FN-A (2003)

establishing a dedicated fund for organic certification inspections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 177

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 12, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2003, March 3, 2003 and March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 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 May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1989) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 23, 2003, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on August 22, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 18, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 3, 2003, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 4, 2003, 3:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • April 30, 2003, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 12, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • January 30, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 18 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 3 2:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 3:15 RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;Reg)
  • March 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0576}; HC20, p475-476
  • March 12, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ23, p561-562
  • March 21, 2003: Fin DivI Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 24, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 10 (Vote 20-0;Reg)
  • April 10, 2003: Passed VV
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 30, 2003: Hearing; April 30, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:50 a.m.; SC20
  • April 30, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1989}, Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{1989}, Am Adopted
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 23, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/23/2003 Eff: 8/22/2003* Chap: 0177
  • June 23, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs 5, 6 & 7 eff. 7/1/2007

Laws It Would Change

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