HB 399-FN-A (2009): relative to industrial hemp and establishing an industrial hemp special program fund.
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HB 399-FN-A (2009)
relative to industrial hemp and establishing an industrial hemp special program fund.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–8 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 262–98.
Sponsors
- Rep. Derek Owen (D - Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- February 10, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
- February 19, 2009, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 262, nays 98, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 10, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2009 1:00 PM LOB 104
- February 19, 2009: Executive Session: 2/19/2009 9:00 AM LOB 308
- February 19, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 RC (vote 9-8)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 262-98
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 101-FN-A (2011): relative to industrial hemp and establishing an industrial hemp special program fund.
- HB 55-FN-A (2005): relative to industrial hemp and establishing an industrial hemp special program fund.
- HB 424-FN-A (2007): relative to industrial hemp and establishing an industrial hemp special program fund.