HB 56 (2007): relative to the definition of agritourism.

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HB 56 (2007)

relative to the definition of agritourism.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 157

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2007. The committee held a work session on January 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0033h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1446) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1567), offered by Sen. Kenney, 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 with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1446s and #1567s, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 157 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 23, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 1, 2007, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 10, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1446s and #1567s, Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/17/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 23, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/23/07 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • February 1, 2007: Executive Session: 2/1/07 1:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 16, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0033h} for Feb 21 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0033h
  • February 21, 2007: Amendment {0033h} Adopted, VV
  • February 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 15, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC15
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1446} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.7
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1446}, AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{1567}, AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1446}{1567} RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1446s and #1567s, Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0157

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