HB 386 (2005): relative to agricultural best management practices.
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HB 386 (2005)
relative to agricultural best management practices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 59
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 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 February 22, 2005. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2005 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 23, 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 Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 22, 2005, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
- March 15, 2005, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- April 26, 2005, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- March 23, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
- February 15, 2005: Hearing Feb 15 2:30 RM303,LOB
- February 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 22 2:30 RM303,LOB <Rep B Williams>
- March 15, 2005: Exec Session Mar 15 11:00 RM303,LOB
- March 15, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 17-1;Reg)
- March 23, 2005: Passed VV
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC16
- April 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
- May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2005: Enrolled
- May 12, 2005: Enrolled
- May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/22/2005 Chap: 0059