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SB 5437 - 2017-18
Concerning the weighmaster program.
Sponsors: Chase, Honeyford
By Request: Department of Agriculture
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development. (View Original Bill)
Feb 7
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AWTE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 8
On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 14
On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading.
Feb 21
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 2
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Mar 14
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Mar 23
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 10
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 11
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 18
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 19
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 20
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 21
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 27
Governor signed.
Chapter 158, 2017 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2017.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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