HB 559-FN (1991): relative to commercial and recreational fisheries.
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HB 559-FN (1991)
relative to commercial and recreational fisheries.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 198
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 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 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 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 198 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Vaughn (Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Felch (Rock 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- April 11, 1991, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
Votes
- May 14, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ23,P295
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
- March 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P686
- March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1061-1062 + 1082
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ12,P156
- April 11, 1991: HEARING APR11 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- May 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14
- May 14, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ24,P326 + 328
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
- May 28, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/28/91 EFF: 07/27/91 CHAP.0198