HR 20 (2012): urging the federal government to allow the cultivation of hemp for industrial purposes.

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HR 20 (2012)

urging the federal government to allow the cultivation of hemp for industrial purposes.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 260–41.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 25, 2012, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 260, nays 41, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 25, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/25/2012 2:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 2, 2012: Executive Session: 2/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 15 (Vote 13-1; RC)
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 260-41

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