HB 898 (2007): relative to the use of sled dogs and the training of sled dogs on state trails.

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HB 898 (2007)

relative to the use of sled dogs and the training of sled dogs on state trails.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 228

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0855h) was adopted on a division vote 180–101 on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 166–111. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1458) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1458, Rep Spang” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 3, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 180, nays 101, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTPA 0855H — yeas 166, nays 111, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1458} — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1458, Rep Spang — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 9:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • March 21, 2007: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0855h} for March 27 (vote 13-5; RC)
  • March 21, 2007: Minority Comm Rept: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 21, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0855h
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Amendment {0855h} Adopted, DIV 180-101
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep D. Russell) Floor Amendment {1004h}: AF VV
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0855h: MA RC 166-111
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game
  • May 3, 2007: Hearing; May 3, 2007, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • May 9, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1458} [05/17/07]; SC20, Pg.18-19
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Amendment{1458}, AA, VV
  • May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1458}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1458, Rep Spang, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07; Chapter 0228

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