HB 243 (1997): relative to criminal penalties and license revocation following a conviction for shooting and wounding or killing a human being while hunting.
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HB 243 (1997)
relative to criminal penalties and license revocation following a conviction for shooting and wounding or killing a human being while hunting.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 188
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 6, 1997. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. H. Coulombe (Coos 7)
- Rep. D. Wheeler
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- February 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM300A,LOB
- February 11, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- March 26, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 5, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ12,P177
- January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB06 09:30 RM300A,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 11, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING FEB11 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-1)
- February 26, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0319>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P564
- February 26, 1997: REP CEGELIS PROP FL AM<0452>; HC28,P565
- March 5, 1997: COMM AM<0319>, AA VV; REP CEGELIS FL AM<0452>, AL VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ33,P805-806 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P157
- March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 11:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 8-0)
- May 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1487>; SC39,P8-9
- May 22, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P399 + 408
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MOCK MA VV; HJ70,P2005
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0188