HB 469 (2003): relative to areas of the state for hunting by crossbow.
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HB 469 (2003)
relative to areas of the state for hunting by crossbow.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1310) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 58) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Donald Carlson (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Richard Fletcher (R - Hills 48)
- Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 62)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- April 1, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
Votes
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
- February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 11:00 RM307,LOB
- March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 14-0;CC)
- March 4, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0319}; HC20, p464
- March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p545 + 590
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
- April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1310}, Adopted, VV
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1310}, AA VV
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
- April 24, 2003: Enrolled
- May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0035