HB 440 (2004): relative to prohibited methods of taking wildlife in certain fish and game laws.

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HB 440 (2004)

relative to prohibited methods of taking wildlife in certain fish and game laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 40

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 committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0857). The committee's amendment (0857) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • March 16, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 10:30 RM307,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 16-0;CC)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2513}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
  • March 16, 2004: Hearing; March 16, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC11
  • March 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0857}, (New Title), [04/01/04]; SC13, Pg.4-5
  • April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0857},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0857},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep McKinney MA VV
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0040

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