HB 48 (2009): establishing a committee on agriculture in the classroom.

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HB 48 (2009)

establishing a committee on agriculture in the classroom.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 115

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2009 and February 10, 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 pass it with changes (amendment 0886h). The committee's amendment (0886h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 22, 2009, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • February 3, 2009, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • February 10, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • March 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • May 5, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0886h — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 2, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/2/2009 3:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 11:30 AM LOB 104
  • February 10, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2009 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • 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: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0886h for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0886h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0886h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0886h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish & Game & Agriculture
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/22/2009; Effective 08/21/2009; Chapter 0115

Laws It Would Change

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