HB 447-FN (2005): relative to black bear license and tag fees.

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HB 447-FN (2005)

relative to black bear license and tag fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 81

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, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1210). The committee's amendment (1210) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • April 19, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 1:30 RM307,LOB
  • February 25, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC16
  • April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1210} [04/28/05]; SC17, Pg.6
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Amendment{1210}, AA, VV
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1210}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep R L'Heureux MA VV
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/7/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0081

Laws It Would Change

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