SB 487 (2004): relative to lead sinkers.
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SB 487 (2004)
relative to lead sinkers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 172
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0418). The committee's amendment (0418) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 9–5. On April 29, 2004 the House adopted “Special Ordered to May 5” on a voice vote. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 222–105. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Johnson. 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 25, 2004, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
- April 6, 2004, 10:20 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2004, House: Special Ordered to May 5 — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT{1262} — yeas 253, nays 82, passed
- May 5, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MINORITY AMENDMENT{1233} — yeas 125, nays 203, failed
- May 5, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 222, nays 105, passed
- May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
- February 11, 2004: Hearing; February 11, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
- February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0418} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.14
- February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0418}, AA, VV
- February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0418}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
- April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 10:20 RM307,LOB
- April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 9-5;Reg)
- April 20, 2004: Min Report OTP/AM
- April 20, 2004: Prop Maj Am{1262}
- April 20, 2004: Prop Min Am{1233}
- April 29, 2004: Special Ordered to May 5, Rep McKinney MA VV
- May 5, 2004: Maj Am{1262}, AA RC(253-82); Min Am{1233}, AL RC(125-203); Passed with Am RC(222-105)
- May 5, 2004:
- May 6, 2004: Sen. Johnson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled
- May 25, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/04; Eff. 01/01/05; Sec. 2 Eff. 01/01/06; Chapter 0172