SB 267-FN-A (2022): establishing the upland invasive species program, program fund, and program coordinator in the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

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SB 267-FN-A (2022)

establishing the upland invasive species program, program fund, and program coordinator in the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 153

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0082s). The committee's amendment (2022-0082s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 31, 2022 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2022-1288s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1441h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1441h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1779h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1779h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 153 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 12, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • April 12, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • April 26, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0082s — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1288s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1441h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1779h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 11, 2022: Hearing: 01/11/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0082s , 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0082s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0082s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/03/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Sen. Giuda Moved Ought to Pass; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2022-1288s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1288s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • April 12, 2022: Executive Session: 04/12/2022 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • April 13, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1441h (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment #2022-1441h : AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1441h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 26, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/26/2022 01:00 pm LOB 212
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1779h (Vote 21-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1779h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1779h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0153; Effective 06/30/2022

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