HB 710-FN (1999): relative to expanding the availability of lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing.

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HB 710-FN (1999)

relative to expanding the availability of lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 61

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, 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 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, Rm305-307,LOB
  • April 21, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Wildlife; HJ25, p469
  • February 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/25/1999 due on E f
  • March 8, 1999: Hearing Mar 8 1:00 Rm305-307,LOB
  • March 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p609 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 21, 1999: Hearing, 4/21/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/29/99
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ51, p1293
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 7/01/1999 Chap: 0061

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