SB 47 (1989): authorizing a day for fishing without a license.

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SB 47 (1989)

authorizing a day for fishing without a license.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 18, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. 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 101 of the session laws. It took effect on May 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Heath (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 212LOB
  • March 30, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV. REC & ENV
  • January 17, 1989: HEARING 1/17/89 10:30 RM 212LOB FOR:DEV.REC.& ENV
  • February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 8, 1989: =CANCELED HEARING= 3/21 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • March 30, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 3/30 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • April 6, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/13 VOTE (18-0cc)
  • April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ70, P2101 + 2148
  • April 18, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
  • April 20, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 20, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ72, P2205
  • May 1, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/01/89 EFF: 5/1/89 CHAP: 101

Laws It Would Change

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