SB 169 (1991): prohibiting steel leg traps.

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SB 169 (1991)

prohibiting steel leg traps.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 19, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 18–1. On May 9, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 4)
  • Rep. Anderson (Merr 7)
  • Rep. Tetu (Sull 8)
  • Rep. Barnes (Rock 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
  • April 10, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, REP'S HALL

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC
  • February 14, 1991: HEARING FEB14 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • March 15, 1991: COMM REPORT ITL MAR19
  • March 19, 1991: SEN COHEN SUBST OTP, MA RC(13-8); PASSED VV; SJ11,P153 + 154
  • March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ60,P1368
  • March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY07
  • April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 09:30 REP'S HALL FOR: FISH & GAME
  • April 25, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY09 (VOTE 18-1)
  • May 9, 1991: REP TETU SUBST OTP, ML RC(111-231); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ74, P1734-1737

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