HB 1455-FN (2012): relative to special licenses for taking lobster while engaged in recreational scuba diving.

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HB 1455-FN (2012)

relative to special licenses for taking lobster while engaged in recreational scuba diving.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2012 and February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0780h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0780h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2012 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 2, 2012, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 303
  • February 14, 2012, 8:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 104
  • February 14, 2012, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 29, 2012, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0780h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 1:15 PM LOB 303
  • February 14, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2012 8:45 AM LOB 104
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0780h for Feb 22 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0780h
  • February 22, 2012: Amendment #0780h Adopted, VV
  • February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0780h: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 29, 2012: Hearing: 3/29/12, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • April 3, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 4/11/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 259-FN (2013): relative to special licenses for taking lobster while engaged in recreational scuba diving.

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