HB 255 (2005): establishing a committee to study the pricing of milk.

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HB 255 (2005)

establishing a committee to study the pricing of milk.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 15, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2005. The committee voted 13–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1347). The committee's amendment (1347) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 4, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • January 25, 2005: //CANCELLED//Hearing Feb 15 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 15, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 15 1:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommittee work session Mar 17 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 13-4;Reg)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0764}
  • March 30, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing May 4, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:45 a.m.; SC15
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing; May 4, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1347} [05/12/05]; SC19, Pg.5-6
  • May 12, 2005: Committee Amendment{1347}, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1347}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Nonconcur with Sen Am, Rep Babson MA VV

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