HB 552 (1999): relative to the issuance of crossbow permits to persons with a permanent physical disability.

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HB 552 (1999)

relative to the issuance of crossbow permits to persons with a permanent physical disability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 108

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 committee held a work session on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 26, 1999 the Senate adopted “Special Order, Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99”. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, Rm307,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, Rm307,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, Rm307,LOB
  • May 12, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Wildlife; HJ18, p274
  • February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman 2/9/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 11:30 Rm307,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 11:00 Rm307,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work sesssion Mar 23 10:00 Rm307,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 17-1;CC)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Maj Am{0512}; HC31, p664
  • March 30, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ36, p755-756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/20/99
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Special Order, Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA,VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 8/9/1999 Chap.0108

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