SB 519 (2004): establishing a committee to study the establishment of a farm viability program.

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SB 519 (2004)

establishing a committee to study the establishment of a farm viability program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 24

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0196). The committee's amendment (0196) was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House 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 24 of the session laws. It took effect on April 5, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 11:35 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • February 12, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing; January 14, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 11:35 a.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0196}, [01/29/04]; SC4, Pg.11-12
  • January 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{0196}, AA, VV
  • January 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0196}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 12, 2004: Hearing Feb 12 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 11, 2004: Passed
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 04/05/2004 Eff: 04/05/2004 Chap: 0024

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