HB 407-FN-A (2007): relative to assistance for milk producers.
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HB 407-FN-A (2007)
relative to assistance for milk producers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 374
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 20, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 13, 2007 and March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0920h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 27, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1106h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 325–28. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1445) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 19–5, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 14–10, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On May 31, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds. The committee's amendment (1674) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 18–6 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1445s & #1674s, Reps Phinizy & M. Smith” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2358) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 374 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy O'Connell (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 13, 2007, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 22, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- April 2, 2007, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
- April 2, 2007, 11:10 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- May 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0920h(New Title) & #0971h(2nd New Title) — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTPA 1106H — yeas 325, nays 28, passed
- May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Kelly/Sen. Cilley — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Hassan/Sen. Fuller Clark — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
- June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1445s & #1674s, Reps Phinizy & M. Smith — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
- February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 11:15 AM LOB 303
- March 20, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 3/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 9:30 AM LOB 303
- March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0920h}NT for March 27 (vote 16-0; RC)
- March 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0920h (New Title)
- March 27, 2007: Amendment {0920h} Adopted, VV (New Title); HJ 30A, pg.1078-1079
- March 27, 2007: (Rep Phinizy) Floor Amendment {0971h} Adopted, VV (New Title); HJ 30A, pg.1079-1081
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0920h(New Title) & #0971h(2nd New Title): MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1078-1081
- March 27, 2007: Referred to Finance; HJ 30A, pg.1081
- April 2, 2007: Division I Work Session: 4/2/2007 9:00 AM LOB 212
- April 2, 2007: Executive Session: 4/2/07 11:10 AM LOB 210-211
- April 3, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1106h} for April 11 (vote 22-0; RC)
- April 3, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1106h
- April 11, 2007: Amendment {1106h} Adopted, VV
- April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1106h: MA RC 325-28
- April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- May 2, 2007: Hearing; May 2, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m
- May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1445} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.9-10
- May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1445}, AA, VV
- May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Am{1445} RC 19Y-5N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1674} [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.13
- May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1674} [Not Voted On]
- May 24, 2007: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table RC 14Y-10N, MA
- May 31, 2007: Sen. Reynolds Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1674}, AA, VV
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1674} RC 18Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg
- May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1445s & #1674s, Reps Phinizy & M. Smith, MA VV
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2358} Adopted
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2358} Adopted
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled
- July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/07; Eff. Date 06/30/07; Chapter 0374