HB 1232 (2008): relative to the regulation by the fish and game department of baiting of game birds.
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HB 1232 (2008)
relative to the regulation by the fish and game department of baiting of game birds.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 65
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jesse Martineau (D - Hills 16)
- Rep. Vincent Greco (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- April 9, 2008, 1:05 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Fish and Game
- January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 307
- February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
- February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 3/5 CC (vote 11-0)
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
- April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:05 p.m.; SC14
- April 10, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
- April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled
- May 1, 2008: Enrolled
- May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0065