HB 527-FN-A (2008): establishing a recreational saltwater license for fishing of marine species in coastal and estuarine waters.
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HB 527-FN-A (2008)
establishing a recreational saltwater license for fishing of marine species in coastal and estuarine waters.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Fish and Game
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 15, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 23, 2008 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study (Rep Abbott)” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on July 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on September 24, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 305-307
- March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- May 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Fish and Game, Great Bay Discovery Ctr, Stratham
- September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- October 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- July 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: work session, House Fish and Game, Fish & Game Region 3 Headquarters, Durham
- September 24, 2008: executive session, House Fish and Game
Votes
- January 23, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
- January 23, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Abbott) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Fish and Game
- March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 1:30 PM LOB 305-307
- March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
- May 15, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/15/2007 10:00 AM Great Bay Discovery Ctr, Stratham
- September 11, 2007: Retained Bill-Full Committee Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
- October 17, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/17/07 10:00 AM LOB 307
- October 17, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 16 (vote 12-0; RC)
- January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
- January 23, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF VV
- January 23, 2008: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Abbott): MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Fish and Game for Interim Study
- July 17, 2008: Interim Study Full Comm Work Session: 7/17/2008 10:00 AM Fish & Game Region 3 Headquarters, Durham
- September 24, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 9/24/2008 LOB 307 11:00 AM or Immediately Following Session
- September 24, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 12-0)