HB 1266 (2008): allowing 50 caliber pistols to take game animals in the state.
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HB 1266 (2008)
allowing 50 caliber pistols to take game animals in the state.
- 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: 7
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 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2008. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2008, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Lawrence (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- January 24, 2008, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- January 29, 2008, 8:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- March 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Fish and Game
- January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:45 AM LOB 307
- January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 11:30 AM LOB 307
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:00 AM LOB 307
- January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 8:00 AM LOB 307
- January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 15-1)
- February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
- March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC10
- March 19, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12
- March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 27, 2008: Enrolled
- April 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 5, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/2008; Effective 07/04/2008; Chapter 0007