HB 226 (2021): relative to the repeal of laws on produce safety.

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HB 226 (2021)

relative to the repeal of laws on produce safety.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 21

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0046h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0046h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 1, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2021 the Senate adopted “Enrolled RC 24Y-0N”. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2021, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2021, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture
  • March 22, 2021, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0046h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 27, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/27/2021 11:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following links: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92887623403 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 10, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0046h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0046h : AA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0046h: MA VV 02/24/2021
  • March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 17, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/22/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 1, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/01/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 1, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/01/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Enrolled RC 24Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 04/22/2021)
  • April 29, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/06/2021; Chapter 21; Eff: 05/06/2021

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court