HB 1683-FN (2006): establishing a homestead food license for residential, non-commercial kitchens.

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HB 1683-FN (2006)

establishing a homestead food license for residential, non-commercial kitchens.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 133

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0662h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2006, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • April 4, 2006, 11:20 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 1:00 RM 306 LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 11:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 1:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0662h} for March 7 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0662h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 4, 2006: Hearing; April 4, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 11:20 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/06]; SC17-A
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/19/06, Eff. date 1/1/07, Chapter 0133

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