HB 471-FN (2001): relative to fish and game licenses issued to resident and nonresident minors and relative to complimentary fishing licenses for legally blind persons.

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HB 471-FN (2001)

relative to fish and game licenses issued to resident and nonresident minors and relative to complimentary fishing licenses for legally blind persons.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. 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. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1656) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game; HJ18, p47
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 1:15 RM307,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 27, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0568}(New Title); HC27, p597
  • April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p688 + 740
  • April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing; May 8, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC20
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
  • June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1656}, Adopted
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled Am{1656}, Adopted; HJ61, p1757
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001 Chap: 0180

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