HB 289-FN (1991): relative to regulating commercial salt water fishing.

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HB 289-FN (1991)

relative to regulating commercial salt water fishing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 229

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 February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 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 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 229 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Drake (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Perham (Hills 10)
  • Rep. Felch (Rock 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • April 11, 1991, 10:30 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; HJ13,P108
  • January 29, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P681-683
  • March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1060-1061 + 1082
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ12,P156
  • April 11, 1991: HEARING APR11 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • May 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14
  • May 14, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ24,P325 + 328
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1920
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ28,P470
  • June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 08/09/91 CHAP.0229

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 377-FN (1991): relative to commercial fishing licenses and the advisory committee on shore fisheries.

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