HB 491 (2005): relative to the inherent dangers of OHRV operation and limiting landowner liability for certain fish and game related land uses.

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HB 491 (2005)

relative to the inherent dangers of OHRV operation and limiting landowner liability for certain fish and game related land uses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 172

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Resources, Recreation and Development committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee held work sessions on February 24, 2005, March 15, 2005 and March 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 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 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate adopted “Special Order To [ 06/02/05 ]”. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM305,LOB
  • February 24, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM305,LOB <Rep Dickinson>
  • March 15, 2005, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM305,LOB <Rep Abbott>
  • March 16, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM305,LOB <Rep Abbott>
  • April 26, 2005, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • February 9, 2005: Vacated to Res, Rec & Dev, Rep R L'Heureux MA VV
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing Feb 22 10:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 24 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Dickinson>
  • March 15, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 15 2:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Abbott>
  • March 16, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 16 9:30 RM305,LOB <Rep Abbott>
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC16
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Without Objection Special Order To [ 06/02/05 ]
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0172

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