HB 37 (1989): relative to the taking of raccoons.

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HB 37 (1989)

relative to the taking of raccoons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 33

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On February 14, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 30, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 12, 1989, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Lewis (Merr 5)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • March 21, 1989, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 212

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME HJ9 ,P88
  • January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • January 25, 1989: HEARING 01/25/89 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR:FISH & GAME
  • February 2, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM For:2/14 VOTE (18-0;CC) PROP COMM AM; HC19, P286
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM, HJ24, P408 + 422
  • February 16, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV,REC & ENV
  • March 21, 1989: HEARING 3/21/89 9:15 RM 212 FOR:DEV,REC & ENV
  • March 22, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ63, P1871
  • March 30, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 12, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/12/89 EFF: 6/11/89 CHAP: 33

Laws It Would Change

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