HB 547 (2013): establishing a commission to study permanent options for funding the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
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HB 547 (2013)
establishing a commission to study permanent options for funding the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 99
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2013, making it Chapter 99 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Haefner (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 7, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 304
- April 10, 2013, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
Votes
- February 20, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 11:00 AM LOB 303
- February 7, 2013: Executive Session: 2/7/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
- February 12, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 20 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 20, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin
- April 10, 2013: Hearing: 4/10/13, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/2/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
- May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 2, 2013: Enrolled
- May 8, 2013: Enrolled; HJ41, PG.1424
- June 21, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/21/2013; Chapter 0099
- June 24, 2013: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2013
- June 24, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 06/21/2013