HB 1284 (1994): increasing the restitution amount for illegally taking or possessing certain game.

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HB 1284 (1994)

increasing the restitution amount for illegally taking or possessing certain game.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 194

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 February 3, 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 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 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Drake (Rock 24)
  • Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18)
  • Rep. Calawa (Hills 17)
  • Rep. Linda Smith (Belk 5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 28, 1994, 10:45 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,P187
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN19 01:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 3, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB03 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<4933>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P693
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P772 + 807
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P164
  • April 28, 1994: HEARING APR28 10:45 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 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
  • May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 05/24/94 CHAP.0194

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