HB 658 (2007): prohibiting the taking of game by use of a tranquilizer.
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HB 658 (2007)
prohibiting the taking of game by use of a tranquilizer.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 23
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2007, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Vincent Greco (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. David Smith (R - Hills 22)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- April 11, 2007, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game, LOB 103
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Fish and Game
- March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 1:00 PM LOB 307
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 15, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 13-0; CC)
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game
- April 11, 2007: Hearing; April 11, 2007, Room 103, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
- April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/18/07]; SC16
- April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 26, 2007: Enrolled
- April 26, 2007: Enrolled
- May 3, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/07; Eff. Date 1/1/08; Chapter 0023