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SENATE BILL 217

CHAPTER NUMBER: 226
File Code: Natural Resources - Generally

Sponsored By:
Senator Simonaire

Entitled:
Natural Resources - Tree Services - Advertising

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from advertising the provision of tree services such as tree treatment, care, or removal, unless the advertisement includes information as to the license number of the licensed tree expert providing the service or a statement that all tree services are limited to trees 20 feet tall or less.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
1/23
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/11
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/9
Favorable Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs
3/10
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/12
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/10
Returned Passed
House Action
3/12
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/25
Hearing 4/8 at 1:00 p.m.
4/11
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
4/7
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/9
Third Reading Passed (131-1)
Action after passage in Senate and House
5/7
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 226

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Advertising
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Licenses -see also- Alcoholic Bev Lic; Drivers` Licenses
Trees

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources
( 5-423 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 12, 2009: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 9, 2009: Third Reading Passed (131-1)



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