HB 172-FN (2008): relative to state meat inspection.

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HB 172-FN (2008)

relative to state meat inspection.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
Subject: Agriculture
Chapter law: 57

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 January 30, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 5, 2007 and October 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (2591h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 16, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 97–201. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 179–119. On January 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–4 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 200–66. 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 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
February 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
February 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
September 5, 2007: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture
October 30, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
April 16, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

January 16, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Holden) — yeas 97, nays 201, failed
January 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2591h (New Title) — yeas 179, nays 119, passed
March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 200, nays 66, passed
April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 9:30 AM LOB 303
February 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 104
February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 2:00 PM LOB 303
February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
September 5, 2007: Retained Bill-Full Committee Work Session: 9/5/07 LOB 303 12:30 PM or Following Session
October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/30/07 9:00 AM LOB 303
October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
November 5, 2007: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with AM #2591h(New Title) for Jan 16 (vote15-1;RC); HC2, PG.144
November 5, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2591h(New Title)
November 5, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
January 16, 2008: Amendment #2591h (New Title) Adopted, VV
January 16, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Holden): MF DIV 97-201
January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2591h (New Title): MA DIV 179-119
January 16, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 4, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 7-4)
March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 200-66
March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
April 16, 2008: Hearing; April 16, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
April 30, 2008: Enrolled
May 1, 2008: Enrolled
May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0057

Laws It Would Change

RSA 427:1-a