HB 653-FN-A (2004): authorizing the production of industrial hemp.

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HB 653-FN-A (2004)

authorizing the production of industrial hemp.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 14–0. On January 15, 2004 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 11, 2004, June 29, 2004 and August 17, 2004. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “REC FOR LEGIS IN 2005”, by a vote of 14 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 5, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • May 11, 2004, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • June 29, 2004, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • August 17, 2004, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>

Votes

  • January 15, 2004, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Env & Agric
  • January 10, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 2:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 5 10:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • November 5, 2003: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Jan 15, 2004 Session (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • January 15, 2004: Referred to Env & Agric for Interim Study VV
  • May 11, 2004: Int Study Subcommittee Work Session May 11 1:30 RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • May 24, 2004: (Int Study Subcom: Reps Olimpio, Rous, Owen, Williams, Phinizy & Cernota)
  • June 29, 2004: Int Study Subcommittee Work Session June 29 2:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • August 17, 2004: Int Study Subcommittee Work Session Aug 17 2:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Olimpio>
  • September 30, 2004: Int Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2005 (vote 14-1)

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