HB 324-FN (1995): relative to taking or harvesting clams and relative to clam license fees.

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HB 324-FN (1995)

relative to taking or harvesting clams and relative to clam license fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 16, 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 March 9, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, 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 19, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 16, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2871) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1995, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Moore (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1995, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • February 16, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ11,P150
  • January 10, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/11/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 09:15 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 11:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1422>; HC29,P685-686
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES FOR REF TO 2ND COMM, MA 2/3VV; HJ35,P943
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ35,P960-961
  • March 23, 1995: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR30 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • March 28, 1995: 03/28/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ11,P196
  • March 30, 1995: PASSED; HJ44,P1332 + 1355
  • April 19, 1995: HEARING APR19 02:45 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY04
  • May 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2450>; SC34,P9
  • May 4, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ18,P296-297
  • May 15, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY16
  • May 15, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<2617>; SC37,P4-5 (INCORRECT AM, SEE JRNL CORR)
  • May 16, 1995: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P364 + 370
  • May 17, 1995: JOURNAL CORRECTION==CORRECTED AMENDMENT<2617>; SJ24,P497
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP CAIN MA VV; HJ71,P1948
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2871>, AA VV; HJ76,P2046
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; SJ24,P526
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2088
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P536
  • June 19, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0238

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