HB 760-FN (2001): relative to the use of silencing devices for taking game.

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HB 760-FN (2001)

relative to the use of silencing devices for taking game.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 201

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a work session on March 29, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. 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. On May 31, 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 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 201 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • May 29, 2001, 10:30 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 — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game; HJ20, p288
  • February 22, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/22/2001 due Early <cj>
  • February 22, 2001: Jt Hearing (with Crim Just) Mar 27 1:30 RMs305-307,LOB
  • March 29, 2001: Jt Subcom Work Session Mar 29 after session EM204,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • April 12, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0615}(New Title); HC31, p863
  • 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, p1255-1256 + 1295
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC25
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/31/01]; SC27
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [ Rule 24]
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 7/5/2001 Chap: 0201

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