HB 371 (1998): relative to the authority of the department of fish and game to regulate the management, preservation, propagation and taking of state fish, game and wildlife resources.

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HB 371 (1998)

relative to the authority of the department of fish and game to regulate the management, preservation, propagation and taking of state fish, game and wildlife resources.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the bill was referred to the Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held work sessions on April 23, 1997, May 13, 1997, June 17, 1997, June 24, 1997 and October 7, 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. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 7, 1998. On January 15, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1998. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it, by a vote of 4–3. On April 30, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1998, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • April 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB :WILDLIFE
  • June 17, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • June 24, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • October 7, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • March 12, 1998, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • January 15, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ17,P252
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 19, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR FEB26 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO WILDLIFE; HJ29,P590
  • April 23, 1997: RE-REF FULL COMM WORK SESSION APR23 09:30 RM307,LOB :WILDLIFE
  • April 30, 1997: (REP FELCH)
  • May 13, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS MAY13 & MAY27 01:00 RM307,LOB :WILDLIFE
  • June 17, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN17 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • June 24, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN24 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • October 7, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT07 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR:WILDLIFE
  • October 28, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • October 28, 1997: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<0014>; HC98,P2426-2427
  • January 7, 1998: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP RUBIN; HJ3,P125
  • January 15, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ6,P292 + 131
  • January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ2,P25
  • March 12, 1998: HEARING MAR12 2:45 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 27, 1998: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL APR30 (VOTE 4-3)
  • April 27, 1998: MIN COMM REPORT OTP
  • April 30, 1998: OTP, MA RC(13-9); PASSED VV; SJ13,P315-316 + 318
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ45,P1816
  • May 14, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ15,P342
  • May 20, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/98 EFF: 07/19/98 CHAP.0095

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