HB 254-FN (2006): establishing lifetime licenses for bow and arrow, muzzle loading firearm, and crossbow and bolt licenses.

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HB 254-FN (2006)

establishing lifetime licenses for bow and arrow, muzzle loading firearm, and crossbow and bolt licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 50

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 25, 2005, June 1, 2005, June 8, 2005, June 15, 2005 and September 22, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2006. The committee voted 14–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0632h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0632h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 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 50 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB
  • May 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 1, 2005, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 8, 2005, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM305,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 15, 2005, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • September 22, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, RM307,LOB <Rep R L'Heureux>
  • January 25, 2006, 1:00 PM: work session, House Fish and Game, RM210-211/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Fish & Game
  • February 1, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 11:00 RM307,LOB
  • February 17, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 17 11:00 RM307,LOB
  • March 11, 2005: Retained in committee
  • May 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session May 25 10:00 RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 1, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 1 8:30 RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 8 8:30 RM305,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 15, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 15 8:30 RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • June 22, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 22 10:00 RM307,LOB <Rep D Smith>
  • September 22, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 22 9:00 RM307,LOB <Rep R L'Heureux>
  • October 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006: OTP/AM (vote 10-0: CC)
  • October 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0019} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment and ref to Finance
  • January 25, 2006: Public Hearing & Work Session Jan 25 1:00 RM210-211/LOB
  • February 7, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0632h} for Feb 15 (vote 14-7; RC)
  • February 15, 2006: Comm AM {0632h}, AA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1183-1184
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1184
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 1:10 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: 0050
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

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