HB 1657 (2006): establishing a wildlife legacy initiative for gifts and donations for fish and wildlife conservation programs.

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HB 1657 (2006)

establishing a wildlife legacy initiative for gifts and donations for fish and wildlife conservation programs.

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

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 17, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0593h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0593h) 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. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1222). The committee's amendment (1222) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 5, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1836) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1836) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2006, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, RM 307 LOB
  • January 17, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 10:30 RM 307 LOB
  • January 17, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 17 3:00 RM307/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0593h} for Feb 1 (vote 10-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: AM {0593h} AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 103, lOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC7
  • February 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1222} [03/09/06]; SC9, Pg.12
  • March 9, 2006: Committee Amendment{1222}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1222}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2006: House Concurred with Senate Amend, Rep. L'Heureux, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1836}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1836}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/24/06, Sec 2 & 4 Eff. date 1/1/07, Remainder Eff. 7/23/06, Chapter 0172

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