HB 1210 (1992): naming the Karner Blue butterfly the state butterfly.
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HB 1210 (1992)
naming the Karner Blue butterfly the state butterfly.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 22
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 11, 1992 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 19, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 3, 1992, making it Chapter 22 of the session laws. It took effect on June 2, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Soldati (Merr 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. S. Cole (Ches 10)
- Sen. McLane (SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 12, 1992, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
Votes
- March 19, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC
- January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
- January 22, 1992: HEARING JAN22 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
- January 30, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB11 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 11, 1992: PASSED; HJ30,P764 + 781
- February 19, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC
- March 12, 1992: HEARING MAR12 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- March 18, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR19
- March 19, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ10,P293 + 295
- March 26, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1547
- March 26, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ12,P338
- April 3, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/03/92 EFF: 06/02/92 CHAP.0022