HB 1648-FN (2008): relative to search and rescue response expenses of the fish and game department and relative to appropriating additional funding for certain fish and game programs.

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HB 1648-FN (2008)

relative to search and rescue response expenses of the fish and game department and relative to appropriating additional funding for certain fish and game programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 167

The Story

On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008” on a division vote 219–7. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0781h). The committee's amendment (0781h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It was introduced on March 27, 2008 and 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. A floor amendment (1706), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1706 NT (Rep Abbott)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2008, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • March 4, 2008, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • April 9, 2008, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008 — yeas 219, nays 7, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0781h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1706}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1706 NT (Rep Abbott) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 2008: By Petition of the Fish and Game Comm: Introduced 2/6/2008 and Ref to Fish and Game
  • February 13, 2008: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008: MA DIV 219-7 by Required Two-Thirds
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 9:45 AM LOB 307
  • February 19, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:45 AM LOB 307
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 9:45 AM LOB 307
  • March 4, 2008: Executive Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 307 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • March 5, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0781h for Mar 18 CC (vote 11-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0781h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0781h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0781h: 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, 1:30 p.m.; SC14
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1706}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1706}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 14, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1706 NT (Rep Abbott): MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 06/06/2008; Chapter 0167

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