HB 212-FN (1991): relative to black bear hunting licenses.

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HB 212-FN (1991)

relative to black bear hunting licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 221

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, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Perham (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Drake (Rock 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • March 21, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • May 15, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 1991, House: Concur — 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 FEB27
  • January 29, 1991: HEARING JAN29 01:30 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • February 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 8, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC17,P168
  • February 12, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ23,P309 + 318
  • March 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 21, 1991: HEARING MAR21 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • May 14, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY15
  • May 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC34,P8-9
  • May 15, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ25,P340 + 342
  • May 21, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP PERHAM MA VV; HJ82,P1894
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1920
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ28,P471
  • June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 08/09/91 CHAP.0221

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