HB 451 (2009): authorizing a transaction fee for license agents electronically issuing fish and game licenses.
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HB 451 (2009)
authorizing a transaction fee for license agents electronically issuing fish and game licenses.
- 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: 9
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, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 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 9 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Lyle Bulis (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Margaret Porter (D - Merr 8)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 10:15 AM: 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 31, 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 8, 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 10:15 AM 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 CC (vote 12-0)
- February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture; SJ6, Pg.84
- March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:05 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 0009