HB 1186-FN (1996): requiring the executive director of the department of fish and game to adopt rules regulating fishing tournaments, including rules regarding waivers of tournament fees.
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HB 1186-FN (1996)
requiring the executive director of the department of fish and game to adopt rules regulating fishing tournaments, including rules regarding waivers of tournament 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: 73
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 January 9, 1996. 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. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on February 22, 1996 and February 23, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. 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 Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1996. The committee voted 6–1 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 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- February 22, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A,ST HOUSE
- February 23, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A,ST HOUSE
- April 10, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 17, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ4,P126
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
- January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4152>(NEW TITLE); HC20,P585-586
- February 13, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ25,P813-814
- February 22, 1996: DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB22 02:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
- February 23, 1996: DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB23 01:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
- February 27, 1996: //CANCELLED//DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS MAR08 09:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE
- March 14, 1996: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- March 14, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<5287>(NEW TITLE); HC39,P1396
- March 19, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ42,P1503 + 1539
- March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ12,P220
- April 10, 1996: HEARING APR10 03:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G
- April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR17 (VOTE 6-1)
- April 17, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ19,P316 + 329
- April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P379
- May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
- May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 07/12/96 CHAP.0073