HB 506 (1993): expanding the time during which a person is prohibited from using a light to locate wild birds or wild animals.

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HB 506 (1993)

expanding the time during which a person is prohibited from using a light to locate wild birds or wild animals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 72

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 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 1993, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on June 22, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Woods (Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Klemarczyk (Rock 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 1, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 8, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ8,P122
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 01:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1437>(NEW TITLE); HC25,P577
  • March 3, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P702 + 735
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ9,P201
  • April 1, 1993: HEARING APR01 10:45 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 7, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR08
  • April 8, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ13,P237 + 239
  • April 20, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ15,P284
  • April 22, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1496
  • April 23, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/23/93 EFF: 06/22/93 CHAP.0072

Laws It Would Change

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