HB 1277 (2008): relative to the definition of farm.

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HB 1277 (2008)

relative to the definition of farm.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2008, January 22, 2008 and January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0180h). The committee's amendment (0180h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2008, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 15, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • January 24, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • March 12, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:30 PM LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/30/08 2:00 PM LOB 307 (Continued 1/31/08 10:00 AM LOB 303 if Needed)
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h for 2/6 CC (vote 15-0)
  • January 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0180h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0180h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC10
  • March 19, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12
  • March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/2008; Effective 07/04/2008; Chapter 0008

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