HB 139 (1993): relative to requirements for transportation of deer, official seals for fur-bearing animal skins, permitting the sale of imported venison to retail outlets and illegal night hunting.

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HB 139 (1993)

relative to requirements for transportation of deer, official seals for fur-bearing animal skins, permitting the sale of imported venison to retail outlets and illegal night hunting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 10, 1993. On March 10, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/11/1993”. On March 11, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1993”. On March 16, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 11, 1993 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 19, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 25, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lachut (Hills 2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1993, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 8, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • May 11, 1993, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ8,P107
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • February 2, 1993: HEARING FEB02 01:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/03/93); HJ22,P434
  • March 2, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1296>; HC29,P626
  • March 10, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP BRAITERMAN; HJ36,P858
  • March 10, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR11; HJ36,P885
  • March 11, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16; HJ37,P905
  • March 16, 1993: RETURNED TO CONSENT CALENDAR, REP BRAITERMAN; HJ40,P958
  • March 16, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40,P976 + 989
  • March 24, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ10,P212
  • April 8, 1993: HEARING APR08 10:45 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • May 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY11
  • May 10, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2642>(NEW TITLE); SC31,P17
  • May 11, 1993: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN DISNARD MA VV; SJ17,P323
  • May 19, 1993: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN COHEN MA VV; COMM AM<2642>, AA VV; SEN COHEN FL AM<2817>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P416-417 + 450
  • May 25, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DRAKE MA VV; HJ84,P1938
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P514
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0237

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