HB 1569-FN (2008): relative to the use of drugs on wildlife.

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HB 1569-FN (2008)

relative to the use of drugs on wildlife.

  • 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: 82

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 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0163h). The committee's amendment (0163h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 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 April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1563) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 82 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • January 15, 2008, 8:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • January 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • March 4, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0163h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 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 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 1:15 PM LOB 307
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 8:00 AM LOB 307
  • January 22, 2008: Executive Session: 1/22/08 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0163h for 2/6 CC (vote 11-0)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0163h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0163h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0163h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 19, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 4, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/4/2008 10:45 AM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 14-1)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:25 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 Bill Amendment #1563 Adopted
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1563}, Adopted [04/24/08]; SJ 14A, Pg.469-470
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0082

Laws It Would Change

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