HB 1274-FN (1994): establishing a committee to examine the impact of changing the name of the department of fish and game to the department of wildlife and marine resources.

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HB 1274-FN (1994)

establishing a committee to examine the impact of changing the name of the department of fish and game to the department of wildlife and marine resources.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 12, 1994. The committee held a work session on February 2, 1994. 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 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 March 24, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 14, 1994 the Senate failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 10–13, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Linda Smith (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • February 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • March 24, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Reconsider — yeas 10, nays 13, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ7,P186
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 02:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4981>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P692-693
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P771-772 + 807
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P164
  • March 24, 1994: HEARING MAR24 10:45 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT ITL APR14
  • April 14, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ11,P293
  • April 14, 1994: SEN WHEELER MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML DIV(10-13); SJ11,P294

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