HB 1548-FN (2016): prohibiting the trade of shark fins.
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HB 1548-FN (2016)
prohibiting the trade of shark fins.
- 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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs 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 House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee instead. 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 10–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 238–101.
Sponsors
- Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 33) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2016, 12:00 PM: public hearing, 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
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 238, nays 101, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ P. 18
- February 4, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 12:00 PM LOB 307
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 1, 2016: Vacated and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 01/06/2016 HJ P. 27
- March 3, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 10-2; RC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 238-101 03/09/2016