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

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HB 259-FN (2013)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0386h). The committee's amendment (0386h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 303–66. On March 6, 2013 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2013. The committee held a work session on March 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0973h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0973h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305-307
  • February 14, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 14, 2013, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 19, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • March 19, 2013, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 24, 2013, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 6, 2013, House: OTP/A 0386H — yeas 303, nays 66, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0973h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 1:00 PM LOB 305-307
  • February 14, 2013: Executive Session: 2/14/2013 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 19, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0386h for Mar 6 (Vote 8-6; Part I RC)
  • February 19, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0386h
  • March 6, 2013: Amendment #0386h: AA VV
  • March 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0386h: MA RC 303-66
  • March 6, 2013: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 14, 2013: Public Hearing: 3/14/2013 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/19/2013 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • March 19, 2013: Executive Session: 3/19/2013 2:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0973h for Mar 27 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0973h
  • March 27, 2013: Amendment #0973h: AA VV; HJ31, PG.1024
  • March 27, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0973h: MA VV; HJ31, PG.1024
  • March 28, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • April 24, 2013: Hearing: 4/24/13, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/23/13; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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