SB 344 (2004): relative to the use of gifts and donations to the fish and game department and relative to off highway recreational vehicle fees.

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SB 344 (2004)

relative to the use of gifts and donations to the fish and game department and relative to off highway recreational vehicle fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 22, 2004 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gallas. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1502) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
  • February 10, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • March 2, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB <Rep Reed>

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC2
  • January 15, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 22, 2004: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • January 22, 2004: Report due Early <cj>
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing Feb 10 10:00 RM307,LOB
  • March 2, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 2 9:00 RM307,LOB <Rep Reed>
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0633}
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Gallas Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1502}, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled Am{1502}, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 07/23/04; Chapter 0149

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