HB 208 (2008): relative to the definition of swine as a nuisance.

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HB 208 (2008)

relative to the definition of swine as a nuisance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture

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 recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 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 June 5, 2007, June 26, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 24, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 23, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 8, 2007, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • February 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 12, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 5, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2007 11:30 AM LOB 104
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 2:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 17-1; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 1:15 PM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 5, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Group D Governance Subcom Work Session: 6/5/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007: Group D Governance Subcom Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 26, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 16 (vote 14-1; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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