HB 1296 (2006): relative to the voluntary scrapie flock certification program.

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HB 1296 (2006)

relative to the voluntary scrapie flock certification program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 26

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 31, 2006, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2006, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 11:30 RM303/LOB
  • January 20, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 103, lOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC7
  • February 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/09/06]; SC9
  • March 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 3/31/06, Eff. date 5/30/06, Chapter 0026

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