HB 1646-FN (2006): relative to the use of a leashed tracking dog in the recovery of a wounded deer, moose, or bear.
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HB 1646-FN (2006)
relative to the use of a leashed tracking dog in the recovery of a wounded deer, moose, or bear.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 65
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 31, 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 with changes (amendment 0992h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes 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. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it 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 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2006, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 5)
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, RM 307 LOB
- March 21, 2006, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
- January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 10:00 RM 307 LOB
- February 14, 2006: Executive Session on Pending Legislation Feb 14 10:00 RM307/LOB
- February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0992h} for Feb 22 (vote 9-0; CC)
- February 22, 2006: Passed with AM {0992h}, 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, 1:50 p.m.; SC10
- March 24, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass ,[04/06/06]; SC13
- April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 13, 2006: Enrolled
- April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2006 Eff: 1/1/2007 Chap: 0065
- April 25, 2006: Enrolled