HB 549 (2009): relative to the taking of snapping turtles.
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HB 549 (2009)
relative to the taking of snapping turtles.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
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 February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steven Lindsey (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- February 10, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
Votes
- February 18, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 10:15 AM LOB 307
- February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 11:00 AM LOB 307
- February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 18 CC (vote 16-0)
- February 18, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV