HB 1178-FN (2002): relative to the recreational taking of lobster by scuba diving.

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HB 1178-FN (2002)

relative to the recreational taking of lobster by scuba diving.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Fish and Game committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–5. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 261–92.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 261, nays 92, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ78, p1992
  • December 12, 2001: Vacated to Fish and Game, Rep Royce MA VV; HJ78, p2017
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/19/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 8 11:00 RM307,LOB
  • January 22, 2002: Rescheduled Hearing Jan 22 10:00 RM307,LOB
  • January 24, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Feb 14 (vote 13-5;Reg)
  • January 24, 2002: Min Report OTP
  • February 14, 2002: ITL Report Adopted RC(261-92); HJ20, p791-794

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