HB 1659 (2006): relative to the use of certain small caliber firearms in taking wildlife.
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HB 1659 (2006)
relative to the use of certain small caliber firearms in taking wildlife.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 19
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 17, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0567h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0567h) 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. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 16, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 23, 2006, making it Chapter 19 of the session laws. It took effect on May 22, 2006. The bill was enrolled on March 28, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.
Sponsors
- Rep. Renney Morneau (R - Coos 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, RM307/LOB
- January 24, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM307/LOB
- February 21, 2006, 2:00 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 — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Fish and Game
- January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 1:30 RM307/LOB
- January 24, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 24 9:00 RM307/LOB
- January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0567h} for Feb 1 (vote 10-0; CC)
- February 1, 2006: AM{0567h}, 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, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
- February 27, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/09/06]; SC9
- March 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 16, 2006: Enrolled
- March 23, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 3/23/2006 Eff: 5/22/2006 Chap: 0019
- March 28, 2006: Enrolled