HB 1420-FN (2006): prohibiting remote control and Internet hunting and relative to exceptions to the prohibitions on the sale of firearms to minors and the furnishing of arms to persons under 16.

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HB 1420-FN (2006)

prohibiting remote control and Internet hunting and relative to exceptions to the prohibitions on the sale of firearms to minors and the furnishing of arms to persons under 16.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 73

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 10, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 19, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0559h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0559h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 1, 2006 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1159h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1551). On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 6, 2006 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1551) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1674), offered by Sen. Boyce, was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 2006, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws. It took effect on April 28, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, RM307/LOB
  • January 19, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM307/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, Rm204/LOB
  • March 28, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Fish & Game
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 1:30 RM307/LOB
  • January 19, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 19 10:00 RM307/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0559h}(New Title) for Feb 1 (vote 10-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Comm AM {0559h} (New Title), AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 21, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 21 10:00 Rm204/LOB
  • February 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1159h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1159h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • March 28, 2006: Hearing; March 28, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • March 29, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1551} [04/06/06]; SC13, Pg.12
  • April 6, 2006: Committee Amendment{1551}[Not Voted On]
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Eaton Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Boyce Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 6, 2006: Committee Amendment {1551}, AA, VV
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Boyce Floor Amendment{1674}, AA, VV
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1551}{1674}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 19, 2006: House Concurred with Senate AM, (Reps. R. L'Heureux & Welch) MA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 28, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/28/2006 Eff: 4/28/2006 Chap: 0073

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