SB 48 (2018): establishing a commission to study the efficiency and effectiveness of fish and game department operations.

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SB 48 (2018)

establishing a commission to study the efficiency and effectiveness of fish and game department operations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0275s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 48 to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0275s). On February 23, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 48 to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0275s). The committee's amendment (2017-0275s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2017, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2017-0817s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2017 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 19, 2017 and October 10, 2017. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2474h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 9, 2018 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a division vote 160–177. The committee minority's amendment (2017-2474h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 9, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-0034h), offered by Rep. Hoell, was rejected on a division vote 145–193 on January 9, 2018. On January 9, 2018 the House failed “Lay SB 48 on Table” on a division vote 164–175, on a motion by Rep. Christensen. On January 9, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on January 9, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-0270e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on February 1, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-0270e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on February 15, 2018, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 28, 2017: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 28, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • September 19, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 10, 2017: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 10, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0275s and 2017-0817s — voice vote, passed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 160, nays 177, failed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 145, nays 193, failed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Lay SB 48 on Table — yeas 164, nays 175, failed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2474h — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 24, 2017: Hearing: 01/24/2017, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • February 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0275s , 02/16/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Remove SB 48 from the Consent Calendar; 02/16/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Special Order SB 48 to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 02/16/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0275s , 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Special Order SB 48 to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 02/23/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0275s , 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0275s , AA, VV; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-0817s , AA, VV; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0275s and 2017-0817s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • March 28, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/28/2017 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 28, 2017: Executive Session: 03/28/2017 LOB 307
  • May 22, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • September 19, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/19/2017 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 10, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 10/10/2017 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 10, 2017: Executive Session: 10/10/2017 LOB 307
  • October 27, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2474h (NT)
  • January 3, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/03/2018 (Vote 12-4; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Special Order to 1/9/2018 Without Objection
  • January 9, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF DV 160-177 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Amendment #2017-2474h : AA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: FLAM #2018-0034h (Rep. Hoell): AF DV 145-193 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Lay SB 48 on Table (Rep. Christensen): MF DV 164-175 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2474h: MA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-0270e : AA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Enrolled 01/09/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-0270e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 01/18/2018)
  • February 1, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 02/01/2018)
  • February 15, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 02/15/2018; Chapter 0005
  • March 26, 2018: I. Section 3 Effective 01/01/2019
  • March 26, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 02/15/2018

Laws It Would Change

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