HB 1404 (1998): establishing the fishing family protection act, prohibiting political subdivisions from interfering with commercial and recreational operations of fishing families.

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HB 1404 (1998)

establishing the fishing family protection act, prohibiting political subdivisions from interfering with commercial and recreational operations of fishing families.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21)
  • Rep. Felch (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P106
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-1)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ15,P759

Laws It Would Change

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