HB 142 (1995): regulating boaters and divers as to the use of dive flags.
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HB 142 (1995)
regulating boaters and divers as to the use of dive flags.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 54
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1995. 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 2, 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 5, 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 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Sallada (Hills 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- January 18, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 5, 1995, 1:15 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 TRANSPORTATION; HJ9,P120
- January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
- January 12, 1995: HEARING JAN12 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- January 12, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSSION JAN18 09:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
- January 20, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB02 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- January 20, 1995: PROP COMM AM<0962>; HC14,P262
- February 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P357 + 361
- February 7, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ3,P37
- April 5, 1995: HEARING APR05 01:15 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
- April 20, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ14,P241 + 249
- April 27, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ16,P274
- May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
- May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 07/08/95 CHAP.0054