HB 256-FN (2014): relative to establishing a voluntary hike safe card for fish and game search and rescue operations, relative to deputy fish and game conservation officers, and relative to the commission on sustainability of the fish and game department.

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HB 256-FN (2014)

relative to establishing a voluntary hike safe card for fish and game search and rescue operations, relative to deputy fish and game conservation officers, and relative to the commission on sustainability of the fish and game department.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 230

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 January 31, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 17, 2013 and October 9, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 7, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2344h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2344h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 8, 2014 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1542s). The committee's amendment (1542s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Weber moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1924c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1924c) on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2019e) was adopted on June 4, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-2019eba) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 21, 2014, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on November 1, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2013, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 19, 2013, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 5, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • September 17, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 9, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 9, 2013, 10:00 AM: work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305
  • November 7, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 21, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 28, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 19, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 306-308
  • May 23, 2014, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 204

Votes

  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2344h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1542s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Rep. Weber moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 31, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/31/2013 2:30 PM LOB 307
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 10:30 AM LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2013 10:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:30 AM LOB 307
  • March 5, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • September 17, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/17/2013 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 9, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/2013 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 9, 2013: Work Session: 10/9/2013 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • November 7, 2013: Retained Bill- Executive Session: 11/7/2013 1:00 PM LOB 307
  • November 18, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2344h, NT (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2344h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2344h(NT): MA VV
  • January 8, 2014: Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 19, 2014: Hearing: 3/19/14, Rooms 306-308 LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC10
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1542s, NT, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1542s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1542s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Rep. Weber moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 21, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Shurtleff, Wallner, Chandler, Nordgren
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Prescott Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Reagan, Boutin, and Soucy
  • May 23, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/23/2014 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • May 28, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1924c; Senate Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1924c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1924c, Adopted VV
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2019e Adopted
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-2019eba Adopted, VV (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • June 25, 2014: Enrolled (6/4/14)
  • July 21, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/21/2014; Chapter 0230; Section 1 Effective Date 1/1/2015; Section 4 Effective 11/1/2014; Remainder Effective 7/21/2014

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