SB 494 (2004): relative to the prohibition on taking conch and winkles; licensing requirements for taking lobsters and crabs; and changing the name of the advisory committee on shore fisheries to the advisory committee on marine fisheries.

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SB 494 (2004)

relative to the prohibition on taking conch and winkles; licensing requirements for taking lobsters and crabs; and changing the name of the advisory committee on shore fisheries to the advisory committee on marine fisheries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held public hearings on January 14, 2004 and February 11, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0434). The committee's amendment (0434) 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 of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 24, 2004, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • February 11, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • April 6, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing; January 14, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:55 a.m.; SC2
  • February 11, 2004: Hearing; February 11, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC6
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0434},(New Title), [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.17-18
  • February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0434},(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0434},(New Title), 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 10:00 RM307,LOB
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0573}(New Title)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
  • 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 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04; Eff. 05/24/04; Chapter 0166

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