HB 720 (2001): relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer.
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HB 720 (2001)
relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 143
The Story
It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 29, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1347). On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2001, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws. It took effect on August 28, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 27, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- May 29, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
Votes
- April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 7, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game; HJ20, p285
- February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
- March 27, 2001: Hearing Mar 27 10:00 RM307,LOB
- April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 14-2;Reg<II>)
- April 10, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0789}; HC31, p832
- April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
- April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
- April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
- April 26, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ43, p1255 + 1295
- May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
- May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC25
- May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1347}, [05/31/01]; SC27, Pg.10
- May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1347}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 7, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep McKinney MA VV; HJ54, p1612
- June 12, 2001: Enrolled
- June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
- June 29, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2001 Eff: 8/28/2001 Chap: 0143