HB 108 (1995): changing certain specific terminology to more general terminology in certain fish and game laws.

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HB 108 (1995)

changing certain specific terminology to more general terminology in certain fish and game laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 51

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 7, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 1995, making it Chapter 51 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Douglass (Straf 16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1995, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ9,P119
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 10, 1995: HEARING JAN10 09:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • January 19, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN26 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • January 19, 1995: PROP COMM AM<0941>; HC12,P199
  • January 26, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P293 + 294
  • February 7, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ3,P37
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 01:45 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
  • April 20, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ14,P241 + 249
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ17,P286
  • May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0051

Laws It Would Change

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