HB 347 (2009): relative to use of weights and measurements at farmers markets.
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HB 347 (2009)
relative to use of weights and measurements at farmers markets.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on February 4, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Catherine Mulholland (D - Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
- March 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- March 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 4, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/4/2009 1:30 PM LOB 307
- March 17, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
- March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Continued 3/19/09 10:00 AM LOB 308 If Needed)
- March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV