HB 1456 (2010): establishing a committee to study the use of pesticides, herbicides and their alternatives in residential neighborhoods, school properties, playgrounds and other places children congregate.
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HB 1456 (2010)
establishing a committee to study the use of pesticides, herbicides and their alternatives in residential neighborhoods, school properties, playgrounds and other places children congregate.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 by a vote of 14–2. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On March 11, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 193–110. The committee held work sessions on June 1, 2010, June 15, 2010, June 22, 2010, June 29, 2010 and October 5, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 9 to 5.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kate Miller (D - Belk 3)
- Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Susan Wiley (D - Carr 3)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2010, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- February 18, 2010, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- June 1, 2010, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- June 1, 2010, 11:00 AM: work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- June 15, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- June 22, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- June 29, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
- October 5, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
- October 19, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
Votes
- March 11, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 193, nays 110, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 11, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/11/2010 9:00 AM LOB 308
- February 18, 2010: Executive Session: 2/18/2010 9:00 AM LOB 308
- February 18, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 (Vote 14-2; RC)
- February 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 11, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 193-110
- March 17, 2010: Referred to Environment and Agriculture for Interim Study
- June 1, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 6/1/2010 11:00 AM LOB 308
- June 1, 2010: Work Session: 6/1/2010 11:00 AM LOB 308
- June 15, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 6/15/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308
- June 22, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 6/22/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308
- June 29, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 6/29/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308
- October 5, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/5/2010 10:00 AM LOB 307
- October 19, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/19/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
- October 19, 2010: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 9-5)