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HB 1608 - 2005-06
Creating the potato commission.
Sponsors: Grant, Holmquist Newbry, Linville, Buri, Wallace, Newhouse, Hinkle, Walsh, M., Quall, Kenney, Armstrong, Clements, Kristiansen, Sullivan, Blake, Haler, Kessler, Morrell, Chase, Skinner, McDermott, Santos
Companion Bill: SB 5369
Bill History

2005 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 31
First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. (View Original Bill)
Feb 22
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the House Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
EDAT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Mar 1
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 2
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 8
1st substitute bill substituted (EDAT 05). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 9
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
Mar 24
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 8:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 31
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 1
ARED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Apr 5
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 7
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 24
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2006 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade.
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