HB 612 (2009): relative to the suspension or revocation of fish and game licenses.

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HB 612 (2009)

relative to the suspension or revocation of 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: 11

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 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0062h). The committee's amendment (0062h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 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 11 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 17, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 31, 2009, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0062h (New Title) — 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
  • February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0062h (NT) for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0062h (New Title)
  • March 4, 2009: Amendment #0062h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0062h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish & Game & Agriculture
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 2:20 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 0011

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