HB 520 (1999): relative to an open season for chukar partridge.

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HB 520 (1999)

relative to an open season for chukar partridge.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 28

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1999, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, Rm307,LOB
  • April 19, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Wildlife; HJ18, p273
  • February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 Rm307,LOB
  • March 8, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p609 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 8, 1999: CANCELLED Hearing, 4/14/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • April 19, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/19/99, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • April 21, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/22/99
  • April 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ47, p1103
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 5, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/1999 Eff: 7/4/1999 Chap.0028

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