HB 1129 (2010): relative to saltwater fishing licenses for persons holding a lifetime license from the fish and game department.
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HB 1129 (2010)
relative to saltwater fishing licenses for persons holding a lifetime license from the fish and game department.
- 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: 17
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On January 27, 2010 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2010, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Abbott (D - Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2010, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- January 19, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 6, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
Votes
- January 27, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 14, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- January 14, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/14/2010 10:30 AM LOB 307
- January 19, 2010: Executive Session: 1/19/2010 1:00 PM LOB 307
- January 20, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 27 CC (vote 13-0)
- January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- January 27, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means
- February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
- March 16, 2010: Executive Session: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/17/10 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Necessary)
- March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 24 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game & Agriculture
- April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC14
- April 7, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/14/10; SC15
- April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 14, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 21, 2010: Enrolled
- April 21, 2010: Enrolled
- May 7, 2010: Signed By the Governor 05/07/2010; Effective 07/06/2010; Chapter 0017