HB 1396 (2002): authorizing the state veterinarian to provide wildlife disease prevention and treatment.

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HB 1396 (2002)

authorizing the state veterinarian to provide wildlife disease prevention and treatment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on December 12, 2001 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 11, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3426), offered by Sen. Gordon, was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Disnard. A committee of conference met on April 29, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2002.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • January 29, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • March 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • April 29, 2002, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 12, 2001: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ78, p2018
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 16, 2002: Hearing Jan 16 10:00 RM303,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • January 29, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • February 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 14 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 14, 2002: Passed; HJ20, p746 + 821
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • March 19, 2002: Hearing; March 19, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Eaton Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Sen. Gordon Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment {3426},(New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2002: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Musler MA VV; HJ34, p1371
  • April 17, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Babson, Melcher, McKinney and Carlson)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Disnard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Disnard, Gordon, Gatsas
  • April 29, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 1:30 RM303,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conferee Change: Rep Major replaces Rep Carlson; HJ40, p1471
  • April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report; (No Senate Am), As Passed by House {3713}, Filed
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3713}, Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1484
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 7/16/2002 Chap: 0238

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