HB 1141 (2016): defining "agritourism."

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HB 1141 (2016)

defining "agritourism."

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Agriculture

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0269h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0269h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB307
  • February 2, 2016, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 20, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0269h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:30 PM LOB307
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 01:30 PM LOB 303
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0269h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0269h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0269h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 20, 2016: Hearing: 04/20/2016, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/28/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 28, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/28/2016

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