HB 703-FN (1991): relative to the negligent discharge of firearms.
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HB 703-FN (1991)
relative to the negligent discharge of firearms.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 37
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 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 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 March 28, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 37 of the session laws. It took effect on April 19, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Perham (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. R. Foster (Carr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 26, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- March 28, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
Votes
- April 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ23,P302
- February 12, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB15 DUE ON MAR14
- February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
- February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR06 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC34,P575
- March 6, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40,P726 + 739
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC
- March 28, 1991: HEARING MAR28 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- March 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR02
- April 2, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ15,P219 + 220
- April 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ16,P234
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1504
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 04/19/91 CHAP.0037