SB 480 (2008): repealing a requirement that the fish and game department publish certain hunting season information in newspapers in each county.

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SB 480 (2008)

repealing a requirement that the fish and game department publish certain hunting season information in newspapers in each county.

  • 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: 131

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. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2008, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
  • March 27, 2008, 10:40 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 — 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, 1:45 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 10:40 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 for May 7 CC (vote 15-0)
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed By the Governor On 06/03/08, Eff. Date 08/02/08, Chapter 0131

Laws It Would Change

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