SB 123 (1997): relative to shellfish harvesting areas.
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SB 123 (1997)
relative to shellfish harvesting areas.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 126
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 9–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 2, 1997. On April 2, 1997 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 9–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, RM 102, LOB; WILDLIFE AND REC
- March 25, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- April 9, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM303,LOB
Votes
- February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 2, 1997, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ2, P33
- January 23, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB06 02:45 RM 102, LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- February 4, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB 4 09:00 RM 102, LOB; WILDLIFE AND REC
- February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 3-0)
- February 13, 1997: PROP COMM AMEND<0163>; SC13, P11-12
- February 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ5, P77 & 79
- February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ29,P579
- February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- March 25, 1997: HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- March 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR02 (VOTE 9-0;CC)
- March 25, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0823>(NEW TITLE); HC43,P1340
- April 2, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP MCGUIRK; HJ47,P1428
- April 2, 1997: RECOMMITTED TO WILDLIFE, REP FELCH MA VV; HJ47,P1450
- April 9, 1997: HEARING ON PROP AM APR09 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- April 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 9-0;CC)
- April 30, 1997: PASSED; HJ57,P1667 + 1669
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0126