HB 403 (1997): prohibiting the use of trotlines to take fish.

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HB 403 (1997)

prohibiting the use of trotlines to take fish.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Fish & Game
Chapter law: 8

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 unanimously, 14–0. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 19, 1997. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it 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 3, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 1997, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Hearings and Sessions

February 5, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
March 13, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

February 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 20, 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 03/12/97
February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: FEB19 VOTE (14-0;CC)
February 19, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP VAILLANCOURT; HJ26,P484
February 19, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ26,P507 + 508
February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ7,P113
March 13, 1997: HEARING MAR13 03:00 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 5-0)
March 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ9,P163 + 164
April 2, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ47,P1452
April 3, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ11,P230
April 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/21/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0008

Laws It Would Change

RSA 207:10

Related Bills

HB 180-FN (1995): permitting the use of certain snares, which shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as other traps.