HB 251 (2007): relative to the authority of the agricultural advisory board.
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HB 251 (2007)
relative to the authority of the agricultural advisory board.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Agriculture
- Chapter law: 81
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2007. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Burton Williams (R - Graf 8)
- Rep. William Tobin (R - Belk 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 13, 2007, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 20, 2007, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- May 9, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
- March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/07 10:45 AM LOB 303
- March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:30 AM LOB 303
- March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote: 13-0; CC)
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- May 9, 2007: Hearing; May 9, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC19
- May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/17/07]; SC20
- May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 08/11/07; Chapter 0081