SB 588-FN (2020): relative to wanton waste of an animal and relative to contests for taking fur-bearing animals.
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SB 588-FN (2020)
relative to wanton waste of an animal and relative to contests for taking fur-bearing animals.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1069s). On March 11, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2020-1069s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1159s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17)
- Rep. Cam Kenney (D - Straf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2020, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
Votes
- March 12, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1069s and 2020-1159s — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 18, 2020: Hearing: 02/18/2020, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1069s , 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection, MA; 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1069s , AA, VV; 03/12/2020
- March 12, 2020: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2020-1159s , AA, VV; 03/12/2020
- March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1069s and 2020-1159s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2020
- June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
- September 23, 2020: Died on Table