HB 173 (2005): relative to food service and distribution.

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HB 173 (2005)

relative to food service and distribution.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1267). On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1786). The committee's amendment (1786) was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health, HS&EA
  • January 6, 2005: Report due Early <ed&a>
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 19, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Jan 26 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • January 19, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0039}
  • January 26, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing; April 5, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1267} [05/05/05]; SC18, Pg.6-7
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Amendment{1267} [Not Voted On]
  • May 5, 2005: Sen. Martel Moved Recommit, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1786} [06/09/05]; SC23, Pg.38-39
  • June 9, 2005: Committee Amendment{1786}, AA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1786}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep MacKay MA VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 9/9/2005 Chap: 0229

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