HB 120-FN (1997): amending certain license fees and making various technical changes to the fish and game laws.

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HB 120-FN (1997)

amending certain license fees and making various technical changes to the fish and game laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 10

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 10 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Abbott (Rock 19) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • March 13, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 01:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:FEB19 VOTE ( 15-0 )
  • February 18, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0198>; HC23,P434-435
  • February 19, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ26,P503-504 + 508
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ7,P112
  • March 13, 1997: HEARING MAR13 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ9,P163 + 164
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
  • April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0010

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1184-FN (1996): amending certain license fees and making various technical changes to the fish and game laws.

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