HB 231 (1995): limiting liability of trappers for certain accidents involving domestic animals.

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HB 231 (1995)

limiting liability of trappers for certain accidents involving domestic animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 17, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 1995, February 1, 1995 and February 7, 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. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 2, 1995. On March 2, 1995 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 15, 1995. On March 15, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1995” on a voice vote. On March 16, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Judiciary committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 2, 1995 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 29, 1995 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1995, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • January 26, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • February 1, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • February 7, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 26, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 1995, House: Special Order to 03/16/1995 — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1995, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ9,P123
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/05/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 17, 1995: HEARING JAN17 09:15 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • January 26, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN26 08:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 08:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 08:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 16, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 16, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1097>; HC24,P513
  • March 2, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP BOUCHER; HJ31,P742
  • March 2, 1995: RECOMMITTED TO WILDLIFE, REP BOUCHER MA VV; HJ31,P784
  • March 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1646>; HC33,P835
  • March 15, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP K WHEELER; HJ39,P1094
  • March 15, 1995: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16, REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY MA VV; HJ39,P1163
  • March 16, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; REP K WHEELER MOVED INDEF POST, ML DIV(107-214); PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40,P1234 (+ SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ10,P174
  • March 28, 1995: VACATED TO JUDICIARY, SEN ROBERGE MA DIV(14-9); SJ11,P177
  • April 26, 1995: HEARING APR26 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 1, 1995: COMM REPORT ITL MAY02
  • May 2, 1995: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ17,P284
  • May 4, 1995: SEN PODLES MOVED TO TAKE FROM THE TABLE, THEN WITHDREW MOTION; SJ18,P323
  • June 29, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED, SEN BARNES (ALL BILLS LOT, ETC), MA VV; SJ25, P582

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