HB 182 (2009): relative to fish and game department authorization to administer programs involving federal aid, and relative to biennial reports of the department.

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HB 182 (2009)

relative to fish and game department authorization to administer programs involving federal aid, and relative to biennial reports of the department.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Fish and Game
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Fish and Game committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0141h). The committee's amendment (0141h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 17, 2009, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game, LOB 307
  • March 31, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0141h — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Fish and Game
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 5, 2009: Executive Session: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0141h for Feb 18 CC (vote 13-0)
  • February 11, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0141h
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0141h Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0141h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish & Game & Agriculture
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC17
  • April 1, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/08/09]; SC18
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 9, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2009: Signed by the Governor 4/17/2009; Effective 6/16/2009; Chapter 0007

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