HB 1178 (2016): relative to the taking of black bear assisted by a licensed guide.

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HB 1178 (2016)

relative to the taking of black bear assisted by a licensed guide.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 217–122.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB307
  • February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 217, nays 122, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 4, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB307
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 23, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-2; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 217-122 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court