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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1132: Seed buyer & dealer disputes

Concerning dispute resolution between seed buyers and dealers.

Summary

  • Requires seed buyers to seek mediation before seeking a legal action to remedy damages in excess of $5,000.
  • Establishes a process for mediation between a seed buyer and seller.
  • Repeals some provisions related to arbitration.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1132), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2017
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Vincent Buys (R-42)
Introduced
January 12, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5075
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to dispute resolution between seed buyers and dealers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Vincent Buys (R-42)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Brian Blake D-19

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2017
Version voted on: HB 1132
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  9. AWTE - Majority; do pass.
  10. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  15. AGNR - Majority; do pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1132 in other sessions

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