HB 1225 (2000): relative to the name of the department of fish and game.
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HB 1225 (2000)
relative to the name of the department of fish and game.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 42
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 27, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 3, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 29, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 7, 2000, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 19)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Gerald Merrill (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Michael Blaisdell (D - Ches 19)
- Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8)
- Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 6, 2000, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
- February 23, 2000, 2:50 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
Votes
- March 23, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Wildlife; HJ5, p91
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 6, 2000: Hearing Jan 6 9:30 RM307,LOB
- January 19, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Jan 27 (vote 14-0;CC)
- January 27, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal, 2/3VV); HJ12, p297 + 309
- February 3, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife and Recreation
- February 23, 2000: Hearing, Feb.23, Room 101, LOB, 2:50 p.m.; SC12, Pg.9
- March 23, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 3/23/2000, SC18
- March 23, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- March 23, 2000: Enrolled Bill
- March 29, 2000: Enrolled; HJ28, p929
- April 7, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/7/2000 Eff: 6/6/2000 Chap: 0042