SB 52-FN (1997): prohibiting bear dog training.

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SB 52-FN (1997)

prohibiting bear dog training.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game

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 January 30, 1997. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it, by a vote of 4–3. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 3:05 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ2, P24
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 03:05 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 14, 1997: COMM MAJORITY REPORT ITL FOR FEB20 (VOTE 4-3)
  • February 14, 1997: COMM MINORITY REPORT OTP
  • February 20, 1997: PASSED VV; 3RD READING ML RC(6-18); SEN PATENAUDE MOVED ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ6,P82

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