HB 390 (1997): relative to quarantine of captive wildlife.
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HB 390 (1997)
relative to quarantine of captive wildlife.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 43
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 February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1997, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on May 12, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Owen (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- March 13, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ17,P253
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 11:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: FEB19 VOTE (14-0;CC)
- February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0254>; HC23,P443
- February 19, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P491 + 508
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ7,P113
- March 13, 1997: HEARING MAR13 02:45 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P259 + 272
- April 30, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ57,P1665
- April 30, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ15,P281
- May 12, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/97 EFF: 05/12/97 CHAP.0043