HB 445 (2005): relative to the taking of certain game birds and fur-bearing animals.
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HB 445 (2005)
relative to the taking of certain game birds and fur-bearing animals.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 11
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, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. 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 5, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2005, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 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)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
- April 5, 2005, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- April 14, 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 10:30 RM307,LOB
- February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 13-0;CC)
- March 9, 2005: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- April 5, 2005: Hearing; April 5, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:40 p.m.; SC14
- April 6, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/14/05]; SC15
- April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 20, 2005: Enrolled
- April 28, 2005: Enrolled
- May 3, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2005 Eff: 7/2/2005 Chap: 0011