HB 1140 (2006): establishing a committee to study the establishment and enforcement of protection zones for nesting loons.

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HB 1140 (2006)

establishing a committee to study the establishment and enforcement of protection zones for nesting loons.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2006 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 9–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1515). On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM307/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Fish & Game
  • January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 11:00 RM307/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Executive Session on Pending Legislation Feb 14 10:00 RM307/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 22 (vote 9-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Passed, MA, VV by NEC. 2/3
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 2:10 p.m.; SC10
  • March 24, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1515},[04/06/06]; SC13, Pg.10
  • April 6, 2006: Committee Amendment{1515} [Not Voted On]
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Johnson Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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