HB 275 (2005): defining farmers' market.

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HB 275 (2005)

defining farmers' market.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 107

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 8, 2005. The committee held work sessions on February 24, 2005 and March 17, 2005. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it 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 11, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 107 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 24, 2005, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Owen>
  • March 17, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 11, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 1:00 RM303,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 24 3:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Owen>
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommittee work session Mar 17 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 16-1;Reg)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 11, 2005: Hearing; May 11, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
  • May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/19/05]; SC20
  • May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 8/14/2005 Chap: 0107

Laws It Would Change

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