HB 302-FN (1989): relative to the setting of the deer season.

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HB 302-FN (1989)

relative to the setting of the deer season.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 88

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 1989, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws. It took effect on May 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Brown (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Palazzo (Rock 16)
  • Rep. Felch (Rock 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM302
  • April 4, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM212A

Votes

  • March 16, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME
  • January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • February 9, 1989: HEARING 02/09/89 10:00,RM302 FOR: FISH & GAME
  • February 28, 1989: HEARING ON AM 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR F& G; PROP AM(NEW TITLE),HC34
  • March 7, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/16/89VOTE (16-0)
  • March 7, 1989: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE), HC41, P1030-1031
  • March 16, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ47, P1309-10 + 1318
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV REC & ENV
  • April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 10:30 RM212A FOR:DEV REC & ENV
  • April 5, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 20, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ72, P2204
  • May 1, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/1/89 EFF: 5/1/89 CHAP: 88

Laws It Would Change

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