HB 1163-FN (1996): requiring archery license applicants to complete a mandatory bow hunter education course.
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HB 1163-FN (1996)
requiring archery license applicants to complete a mandatory bow hunter education course.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 94
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1996. 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 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Weare (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- April 17, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ4,P125
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- February 6, 1996: HEARING FEB06 11:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- February 21, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4723>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P976-977
- March 5, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1263-1264 + 1266
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ11,P198
- April 17, 1996: HEARING APR17 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- April 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR18 (VOTE 4-0)
- April 18, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ20,P358 + 376
- May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
- May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0094