HB 706 (1997): establishing a commission on animal damage control to review the fish and game laws relating to damage by game birds and game.
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HB 706 (1997)
establishing a commission on animal damage control to review the fish and game laws relating to damage by game birds and game.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 60
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 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Melcher (Hills 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM307,LOB :WILDLIFE
- March 27, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ17,P281
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 9:30 RM307,LOB :WILDLIFE
- February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- February 26, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0412>; HC28,P575-576
- March 5, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ33,P776 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P158
- March 27, 1997: HEARING MAR27 02:15 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- March 31, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR03 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 31, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0928>; SC25,P35
- April 3, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P230 + 232
- April 30, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MOCK MA VV; HJ57,P1665
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 05/19/97 CHAP.0060