HB 236 (2007): relative to the use of "farmer's markets" in trade names.

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HB 236 (2007)

relative to the use of "farmer's markets" in trade names.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 210

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 6, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 210 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 16, 2007, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 8, 2007, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/6/2007 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 2:15 PM LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 15-1; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/06/07]; SC23
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07; Chapter 0210

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