l9n/ Oregon

2011 Regular Session

House Bill 2159

Makes wholesaler contracting for production of agricultural, flower or vegetable seed subject to licensing by State Department of Agriculture.

Became law as Chapter 356, Oregon Laws 2011, signed June 16, 2011, 157 days after it was filed. In force from June 16, 2011.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

<i>Expands coverage of seed production or purchase contract laws to include additional forms of contract and additional kinds and varieties of seeds.</i>] Makes wholesaler contracting for production of agricultural, flower or vegetable seed subject to licensing by State Department of Agriculture. Includes flower seeds as mandatory subject of rules regarding differences between container contents and labeling. <b>Creates mandatory terms for seed production contracts and seed purchase contracts. Allows certain exceptions to mandatory terms. Provides remedies for breach of seed production contract or seed purchase contract. Allows denial of seed dealer license based on past activities. Allows department to require seed dealer to provide financial assurance of performance. <b>Declares emergency, effective on passage.</b>

Its course

January 10 to June 16, 2011, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action20 actions on 19 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 10 to Mar 150 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 10 to Jan 2111 days

Agriculture and Natural ResourcesJan 21 to Feb 2535 days

In the SenateMar 1 to May 1979 days

Waiting for a committeeMar 1 to Mar 76 days

Business, Transportation and Economic DevelopmentMar 7 to May 1771 days

Back in the House of RepresentativesMay 19 to Jun 921 days

With the GovernorJun 9 to Jun 167 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • House of Representatives, third reading54–6

    Passed · Mar 1

  • Senate, third reading29–1

    Passed · May 19

  • House of Representatives, concurrence59–1

    Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Jun 2

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted May 17

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Jan 10 – Mar 1

  1. Jan 10Introduced
  2. Jan 21Sent to Agriculture and Natural Resources
  3. Feb 14Heard in Agriculture and Natural Resources
  4. Feb 21Heard in Agriculture and Natural Resources
  5. Feb 25Agriculture and Natural Resources recommended it
  6. Feb 28Read a second time
  7. Mar 1Passed the House of Representatives, 54 to 6

In the Senate Mar 2 – May 19

  1. Mar 2Arrived in the Senate
  2. Mar 7Sent to Business, Transportation and Economic Development
  3. Mar 29Heard in Business, Transportation and Economic Development
  4. May 10Heard in Business, Transportation and Economic Development
  5. May 12Heard in Business, Transportation and Economic Development
  6. May 17Business, Transportation and Economic Development recommended it as amended
  7. May 18Read a second time
  8. May 19Passed the Senate, 29 to 1

Back in the House of Representatives Jun 2 – Jun 9

  1. Jun 2The House of Representatives agreed to the Senate's amendments and passed it again, 59 to 1
  2. Jun 9Signed in the House of Representatives

To the Governor Jun 10 – Jun 16

  1. Jun 10Signed in the Senate
  2. Jun 16Signed by the Governor
  3. Became chapter 356 of Oregon Laws 2011, in force from June 16, 2011
All 20 actions, as published
  1. Jan 10First reading. Referred to the desks of the Co-Speakers.House of Representatives
  2. Jan 21Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.House of Representatives
  3. Feb 14Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  4. Feb 21Work Session held.House of Representatives
  5. Feb 25Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
  6. Feb 28Second reading.House of Representatives
  7. Mar 1Third reading. Carried by Gilliam. Passed.House of Representatives
  8. Mar 2First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  9. Mar 7Referred to Business, Transportation and Economic Development.Senate
  10. Mar 29Public Hearing held.Senate
  11. May 10Work Session held.Senate
  12. May 12Work Session held.Senate
  13. May 17Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  14. May 18Second reading.Senate
  15. May 19Third reading. Carried by Atkinson. Passed.Senate
  16. Jun 2House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.House of Representatives
  17. Jun 9Co-Speakers signed.House of Representatives
  18. Jun 10President signed.Senate
  19. Jun 16Governor signed.House of Representatives
  20. Jun 16Chapter 356, (2011 Laws): Effective date June 16, 2011.House of Representatives