HB 1495 (2014): repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.
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HB 1495 (2014)
repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 13, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 217–56.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2014, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
Votes
- March 13, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 217, nays 56, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- February 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/4/2014 2:00 PM LOB 307
- February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 4, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 9-2; RC)
- March 13, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 217-56