HB 444 (2005): relative to the surrender and condemnation of game animals to the fish and game department.
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HB 444 (2005)
relative to the surrender and condemnation of game animals to the fish and game department.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 27
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Brassard (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Mary Gorman (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. Renney Morneau (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Mark Clark (R - Hills 18)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- April 12, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
- February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM307,LOB
- February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 12-0;CC)
- February 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0455}(New Title)
- March 9, 2005: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC14
- April 13, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
- April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 28, 2005: Enrolled
- May 4, 2005: Enrolled
- May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 7/9/2005 Chap: 0027