HB 72 (2004): granting authority to impose administrative fines for the violation of certain laws or rules of the department of agriculture, markets and food.
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HB 72 (2004)
granting authority to impose administrative fines for the violation of certain laws or rules of the department of agriculture, markets and food.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 7
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–3. On January 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on April 5, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 77) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 4, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- April 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
- February 18, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
Votes
- January 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ7, p98
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 10:00 RM303,LOB
- February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 1:30 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
- April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Ahern>
- November 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 15, 2004 Session (vote 15-3;Reg)
- November 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1353}
- January 15, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
- January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
- February 18, 2004: Hearing; February 18, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC7
- March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
- March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 17, 2004: Enrolled
- March 18, 2004: Enrolled
- April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 4/5/2004 Chap: 0007