HB 1177-FN (1996): relative to the state board of licensing for foresters.
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@misc{bill-1996-hb1177, title = {HB 1177-FN (1996): relative to the state board of licensing for foresters.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1996/hb1177}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1177-FN (1996)
relative to the state board of licensing for foresters.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 142
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1996. 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. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 11, 1996. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1996, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Schotanus (Sull 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
- February 1, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
- March 5, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- March 11, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- April 16, 1996, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 17, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ4,P126
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
- January 18, 1996: HEARING JAN18 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
- January 31, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP BEACH)
- February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 02:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4770>; HC20,P577-578
- February 13, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ25,P812
- February 15, 1996: COPY TO 2ND CHAIRMAN ON 02/14/96 DUE ON 03/14/96
- March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 11, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR11 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 14, 1996: ED&A MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 14, 1996: PROP ED&A COMM AM<5283>; HC39,P1395-1396
- March 19, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ42,P1501 + 1539
- March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ12,P220
- April 16, 1996: HEARING APR16 02:45 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR17 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 17, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ19,P314 + 328
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2051
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P479
- May 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/96 EFF: 05/24/96* CHAP.0142