SB 179 (2005): requiring hunters to report the death or injury of domestic animals.

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SB 179 (2005)

requiring hunters to report the death or injury of domestic animals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 289

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0893). The committee's amendment (0893) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2005 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held work sessions on May 5, 2005 and May 12, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Johnsonr Non Concur with House Am{1423} Requests C of C” on a voice vote. On June 15, 2005 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 20, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 289 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 22, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, SH 100
  • May 5, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm 307,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • May 12, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM307,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • June 20, 2005, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 31, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Johnsonr Non Concur with House Am{1423} Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • March 22, 2005: Hearing; March 22, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC9
  • March 22, 2005: Hearing; March 22, 2005, Room 100, SH 2:30 p.m
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0893}, [03/31/05]; SC13, Pg.8-9
  • March 31, 2005: Committee Amendment{0893}, AA, VV
  • March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0893}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 31, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • April 7, 2005: Report due Early <f&g>
  • April 13, 2005: Joint Hearing (with F&G) Apr 19 10:00 RMs305-307,LOB
  • May 5, 2005: Subcom Work Session May 05 10:00 Rm 307,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • May 12, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 12 10:00 RM307,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • May 18, 2005: Jt Exec Session (with F&G Comm) May 24 11:45 RMs305-307,LOB
  • May 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for June 1 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • May 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1423}
  • June 1, 2005: Passed with Am
  • June 9, 2005: Senator Johnsonr Non Concur with House Am{1423} Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Gatsas, Hassan
  • June 15, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Babson MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts: Reps R L'Heureux, Phinizy, Knox & Greco)
  • June 20, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 20, 2005, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (House Am) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{2021}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/22/05; Eff. 01/01/06, Chapter 0289

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