SB 346 (2004): relative to prohibiting the operation of snowmobiles on open water.
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SB 346 (2004)
relative to prohibiting the operation of snowmobiles on open water.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 53
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 15, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0142). On January 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Special Order to February 5, 2004”. The committee's amendment (0142) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 5, 2004 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. 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 53 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2)
- Rep. H Charles Royce (R - Ches 28)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
- February 17, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
Votes
- February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
- January 15, 2004: Hearing; January 15, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC2
- January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0142}, [01/29/04]; SC4, Pg.8
- January 29, 2004: Special Order to February 5, 2004
- February 5, 2004: Committee Amendment{0142}, AA, VV
- February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0142}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
- February 17, 2004: Hearing Feb 17 10:00 RM305,LOB
- April 1, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 12-0;CC)
- April 15, 2004: Passed
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 01/01/2005 Chap: 0053