HB 565-FN (2007): prohibiting the use of leghold traps and conibear traps.

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HB 565-FN (2007)

prohibiting the use of leghold traps and conibear traps.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 241–118. On March 28, 2007 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep L'Heureux)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, Representative's Hall
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 28, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: ITL — yeas 241, nays 118, passed
  • March 28, 2007, House: Reconsideration (Rep L'Heureux) — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Fish and Game
  • February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 10:00 AM Representative's Hall
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 13-2; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 28, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 241-118
  • March 28, 2007: Reconsideration (Rep L'Heureux): MF VV

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