SB 654-FN (1996): relative to fees for certain hunting and fishing licenses.

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SB 654-FN (1996)

relative to fees for certain hunting and fishing licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 1, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 4, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 22, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 1996 the House voted to pass it. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. D. Cote (Hills 29)
  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
  • March 19, 1996, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 22, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 1, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G/REC; SJ1,P12
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 01:30 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • January 31, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB01 (VOTE 4-0)
  • January 31, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4580>; SC6,P4-5
  • February 1, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ5,P63-64 + 66
  • February 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ25,P804
  • February 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/13/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 6, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR13 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDFLIFE
  • March 19, 1996: HEARING MAR19 09:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 4, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR04 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5536>; HC50,P1692-1693
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ54,P1789-1790
  • April 22, 1996: DIVII SUBCOM WORK SESS APR22 10:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
  • April 25, 1996: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY01 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • May 1, 1996: PASSED; HJ59,P1955 + 1960
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ24,P461
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0202

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