HB 474-FN (1992): prohibiting bear dog training.

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HB 474-FN (1992)

prohibiting bear dog training.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Subject: Fish & Game

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 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the bill was referred to the Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on September 24, 1991. The committee met in executive session on October 29, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 8, 1992 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a public hearing on October 14, 1992. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Inexpedient to Legislate”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Drake (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Foster (Carr 4)
  • Rep. Perham (Hills 10)
  • Rep. S. Cole (Ches 10)
  • Sen. Oleson (SD1)
  • Sen. Heath (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, REP'S HALL
  • September 24, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM 307,LOB
  • October 29, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • October 14, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ23,P291
  • February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • February 25, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB25 10:30 REP'S HALL FOR: FISH & GAME
  • February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR06 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO FISH & GAME; HJ40,P726
  • July 1, 1991: [RE-REF SUBCOM: REPS DRAKE, FELCH, LOUGEE, COULOMBE, DOUGLASS, THERIAULT & PERHAM]
  • September 24, 1991: RE-REF HEARING SEP 24 1:30 RM 307,LOB FOR F&G
  • October 3, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS 10:00 OCT10, 17 & 24 RM307,LOB :F&G
  • October 4, 1991: RE-REF COMM HEARING OCT29 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: F&G
  • October 29, 1991: RE-REF EXEC SESS OCT29 RM307,LOB (IMMED AFTER PUB HRG @ 10:00)
  • October 29, 1991: RE-REF REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR 1992, ON 01/08/92 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • January 8, 1992: REFERRED TO FISH & GAME FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ9,P292
  • September 29, 1992: INT STUDY EXEC SESSION TO FOLLOW
  • October 14, 1992: INT STUDY HEARING OCT14 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: F&G
  • October 14, 1992: INT STUDY REPORT (ITL) FILED (VOTE 12-0)

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