HB 205 (1991): restricting the method of taking freshwater smelt.
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HB 205 (1991)
restricting the method of taking freshwater smelt.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 193
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1991, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on May 28, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Drake (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- April 11, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
Votes
- May 14, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ11,P90
- January 22, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN22 DUE ON FEB26
- January 29, 1991: HEARING JAN29 11:30 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
- February 21, 1991: 7 CAL DAY EXT GRANTED, REQ REP PERHAM; HJ30,P457
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR07 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC35,P596-597
- March 7, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ42,P773-774 + 825
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC
- April 4, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING APR04 10:00 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- April 11, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR11 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- May 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14
- May 14, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ24,P324 + 327
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1890
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
- May 28, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/28/91 EFF: 05/28/91 CHAP.0193