HB 1300 (2014): creating an exemption from licensure for low volume seed sellers.

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HB 1300 (2014)

creating an exemption from licensure for low volume seed sellers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 58

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 February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0689h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0689h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 9, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0689h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0689h (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0689h AA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0689h MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 9, 2014: Hearing: 4/9/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0058; Effective 7/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court