HB 410 (1995): relative to the baiting season and the bear dog training season.

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HB 410 (1995)

relative to the baiting season and the bear dog training season.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 59

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 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–3. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 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 59 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1995, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • February 14, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ11,P154
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/12/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 10:15 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 09:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 8-3)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1293>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P688-689
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P1023 + 1025
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ9,P115
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 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,P275
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
  • May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0059

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