HB 1537 (2008): relative to the definition of milk.

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HB 1537 (2008)

relative to the definition of milk.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 160

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 3, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0105h) 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. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0797h). The committee's amendment (0797h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 8, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 12–12, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On May 8, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 12–12, on a motion by Sen. Gatsas. On May 8, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 10–14. On May 8, 2008 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a division vote 16–8, on a motion by Sen. Gallus. On May 8, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 12–12, on a motion by Sen. Gallus. On May 8, 2008 the Senate again rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 10–14. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–9 and ordered it to a third reading, on a motion by Sen. Burling. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 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 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
  • February 20, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 9, 2008, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0105h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0797h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Gallus — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Reconsideration — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: laid On Table — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate, Sen. Gallus/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Gallus/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 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 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 17-0, CC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0105h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0105h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0105h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 20, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/20/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0797h for Mar 18 CC (vote 12-0)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0797h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0797h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0797h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC14
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved laid On Table RC 12Y-12N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table RC 12Y-12N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate RC 10Y-14N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Gallus Moved Reconsideration, Division 16Y-8N, MA
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Gallus Moved laid On Table, Division 12Y-12N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate RC 10Y-14N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Ought to Pass RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0160

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