HB 1388-FN (2016): expanding crossbow use into muzzleloader season.

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HB 1388-FN (2016)

expanding crossbow use into muzzleloader season.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 27

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 January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2016. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 31, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2016-1316e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 14, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1316e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 2016, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB307
  • February 18, 2016, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 23, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 28, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 11:00 AM LOB307
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • February 18, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2016 09:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 23, 2016: Hearing: 03/23/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 31, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2016
  • March 31, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1316e : AA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 7, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1316e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/07/2016)
  • April 14, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/14/2016)
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 25, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 04/25/2016; Chapter 27; Eff. 6/24/2016

Laws It Would Change

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