SB 445-FN (1992): establishing a committee to study issues relating to the fishing industry.

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SB 445-FN (1992)

establishing a committee to study issues relating to the fishing industry.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1992. On February 20, 1992 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules to consider”, on a motion by Sen. Currier. On February 20, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1992. The committee held a work session on March 31, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1992 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. MacDonald (Rock 28)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM104,LOB
  • March 24, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • March 31, 1992, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • February 6, 1992: HEARING FEB06 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 20, 1992: SEN CURRIER SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA 2/3VV; SJ8,P133
  • February 20, 1992: COMM FL AM (NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P135-136
  • February 20, 1992: + 141
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FISH & GAME; HJ46,P1134
  • February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/25/92 DUE ON 04/01/92
  • March 24, 1992: HEARING MAR24 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH & GAME
  • March 26, 1992: EXTENSION TO APR15 GRANTED, REP DRAKE MA VV; HJ61,P1546
  • March 31, 1992: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR31 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: FISH&GAME
  • April 16, 1992: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR22 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • April 22, 1992: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ77,P1981

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