HB 1266-FN (1994): requiring certain property seized by the department of fish and game to be returned if the owner reimburses the department for expenses and pays the required fine.
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HB 1266-FN (1994)
requiring certain property seized by the department of fish and game to be returned if the owner reimburses the department for expenses and pays the required fine.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 142
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. C. Cote (Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- April 28, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ7,P186
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5081>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P691-692
- February 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P771 + 807
- March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P164
- April 28, 1994: HEARING APR28 11:15 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ14,P359 + 365
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 12, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ17,P460
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0142