HB 1138 (2014): relative to homestead food producers selling food products at farm stands, farmers markets, or at the homestead residence where they are produced.

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HB 1138 (2014)

relative to homestead food producers selling food products at farm stands, farmers markets, or at the homestead residence where they are produced.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 171

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 29, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/4/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • March 4, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • April 29, 2014: Hearing: 4/29/14, Room 103, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/8/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC17
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2014; Chapter 0171; Effective date 9/9/2014

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court