SB 467 (2008): relative to taking lobsters and crabs.
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SB 467 (2008)
relative to taking lobsters and crabs.
- 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: 320
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1137h). The committee's amendment (1137h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gallus. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 320 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12)
- Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13)
- Rep. James Kennedy (D - Rock 13)
- Rep. Mark Preston (D - Rock 14)
- Rep. James Webber (D - Rock 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
- March 27, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
- April 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 303
Votes
- January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1137h — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1137} — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
- January 16, 2008: Hearing; January 16, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC2
- January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
- January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Fish and Game
- March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:30 AM LOB 307
- April 24, 2008: Executive Session: 4/24/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303 (Orig LOB 307)
- April 24, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1137h for May 7 CC (vote 15-0)
- April 24, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1137h
- May 7, 2008: Amendment #1137h Adopted, VV
- May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1137h: MA VV
- May 21, 2008: Sen. Gallus Moved Concur with House Amendment{1137}, MA, VV
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 08/31/08, Chapter 0320