HB 119-FN (1995): extending the animal population control program.

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HB 119-FN (1995)

extending the animal population control program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 19, 1995 and January 31, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2. On March 9, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to ref 2nd comm”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 22–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 1995, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 31, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 26, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ9,P119
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 11, 1995: HEARING JAN11 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • January 19, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN19 11:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • January 31, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR09 (VOTE 14-2)
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES TO REF 2ND COMM, MA 2/3VV; HJ35,P943
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ35,P974
  • March 23, 1995: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR30 (VOTE 22-0;CC)
  • March 28, 1995: 03/28/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ11,P196
  • March 30, 1995: PASSED; HJ44,P1331 + 1355
  • April 26, 1995: HEARING APR26 02:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • May 1, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY02
  • May 2, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ17,P283
  • May 10, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY11
  • May 11, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ19,P335 + 356
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1954
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P448
  • June 1, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/01/95 EFF: 07/31/95 CHAP.0154

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