HB 229 (2005): establishing a committee to study the establishment of a farm viability program.

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HB 229 (2005)

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

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 78

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1030). The committee's amendment (1030) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 5, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 1, 2005: Hearing Feb 1 2:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 8, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 15 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • February 15, 2005: Passed
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing: April 5, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1030}(New Title), [04/14/05]; SC15, Pg.3-4
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Amendment{1030},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1030},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Babson MA VV
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/7/2005 Eff: 6/7/2005 Chap: 0078

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