HB 407-FN (2009): establishing a lobster and crab landing license, and increasing the fee for the nonresident commercial salt water license.

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HB 407-FN (2009)

establishing a lobster and crab landing license, and increasing the fee for the nonresident commercial salt water license.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 83

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources 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, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 9, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 9, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 9, 2009, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 5, 2009, 2:05 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • February 5, 2009: Executive Session: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 RC (vote 14-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • March 19, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/19/2009 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Executive Session: 3/31/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 RC (vote 16-2)
  • April 8, 2009: Special Ordered to April 9 Regular Calendar Without Objection
  • April 9, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 9, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish & Game & Agriculture (04-08-09)
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:05 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 07/01/2009; Chapter 0083

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