HB 681 (1997): relative to penalties for certain violations of fish and game laws and granting rulemaking authority to the executive director relative to registration agent fees for wild turkey permits.
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HB 681 (1997)
relative to penalties for certain violations of fish and game laws and granting rulemaking authority to the executive director relative to registration agent fees for wild turkey permits.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 9
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. 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 9 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Felch (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- March 13, 1997, 3:15 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 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ17,P280
- February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR:FEB19 VOTE ( 15-0 )
- February 19, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ26,P506 + 508
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ7,P113
- March 13, 1997: HEARING MAR13 03:15 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.0009