HB 59 (2007): relative to crossbow hunting by a person with a disability.
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HB 59 (2007)
relative to crossbow hunting by a person with a disability.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 52
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 January 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0055h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2007, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Janet Allen (R - Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Russell (R - Belk 6)
- Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 5)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2007: public hearing, House Fish and Game
- February 16, 2007: executive session, House Fish and Game
- April 19, 2007, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game, LOB 103
Votes
- March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Fish and Game
- January 23, 2007: Public Hearing 1/23/07, LOB 307, 10:00 a.m
- February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 LOB 307 2:00 p.m
- February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0055h} for March 6 {Vote: 17-0; CC}
- February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0055h
- March 6, 2007: Amendment {0055h} Adopted, VV
- March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment: MA VV
- March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife Fish and Game
- April 19, 2007: Hearing; April 19, 2007, Room 103, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC16
- April 26, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/07]; SC18
- May 3, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 3, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 10, 2007: Enrolled
- May 14, 2007: Enrolled
- May 22, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/22/07; Eff. Date 07/21/07; Chapter 0052