HB 1201 (2010): including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.

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HB 1201 (2010)

including loaded muzzleloaders in the prohibition of hunting from a vehicle.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Fish & Game

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 held a work session on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0319h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–1. The committee's amendment (0319h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0632h) was rejected on a voice vote on February 17, 2010. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 241–115. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 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 with changes. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 26, 2010, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • April 6, 2010, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: OTP/AM 0319H (NT) — yeas 241, nays 115, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — 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 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • January 19, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/19/2010 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • January 26, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/26/2010 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • February 10, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0319h(NT) for Feb 17 RC (vote 14-1)
  • February 10, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0319h (New Title)
  • February 10, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 17, 2010: Amendment #0319h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Floor Amendment #0632h (Rep Hopper) Failed, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h (New Title): MA RC 241-115
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game & Agriculture
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 2:40 p.m.; SC14
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1502s, 4/28/10; SC17
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Amendment 1502s, Not Voted On
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. Boutin Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV

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