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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Nov 20, 1993
Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993 - Authorizes the establishment of a program of promotion, consumer information, and research to strengthen the cut flowers and cut greens industry, including the creation of a Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion Council. Requires a continuation referendum of handlers within three years of the issuance of the required marketing order. Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] · D–AR
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By Senator Leahy from Committee on Agriculture filed written report. Report No. 103-229.
By Senator Leahy from Committee on Agriculture filed written report. Report No. 103-229.
Became Public Law No: 103-190.
Became Public Law No: 103-190.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Mr. de la Garza asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10613-10619)
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S16869-16875)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Agriculture. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6249-6950, S6255-6263)
Introduced in Senate
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