HB 490 (2022): relative to the definitions of "game camera" and "hunting day," relative to the use of game cameras, relative to the use of temporary tree stands or observation blinds, and relative to the definition of "firearm."

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HB 490 (2022)

relative to the definitions of "game camera" and "hunting day," relative to the use of game cameras, relative to the use of temporary tree stands or observation blinds, and relative to the definition of "firearm."

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2021. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 28, 2021 and September 15, 2021. The committee met in executive session on September 22, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2140h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2140h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 195–159. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1807s). The committee's amendment (2022-1807s) was adopted on a roll call 17–7 on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1924s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2022 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-1807s and Requests CofC (Reps. Lang, Khan, Roy, Egan)” on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2022 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 1, 2021, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, Remote info same as above
  • April 28, 2021, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • September 15, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 210-211
  • September 22, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • April 7, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 18, 2022, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 195, nays 159, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1807s — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-1807s and Requests CofC (Reps. Lang, Khan, Roy, Egan) — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/01/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94410519799 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 1, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2021 01:30 pm Remote info same as above
  • February 8, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • April 28, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97783276704
  • September 15, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/15/2021 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • September 22, 2021: Executive Session: 09/22/2021 09:00 am LOB 307
  • October 5, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2140h NT 10/05/2021 (Vote 14-7; RC)
  • October 5, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB490 10/05/2021 (Vote 14-7; RC)
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2140h : AA VV 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MA DV 195-159 01/06/2022
  • April 7, 2022: Hearing: 04/07/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1807s , 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1807s , RC 17Y-7N, AA; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2022-1924s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1807s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-1807s and Requests CofC (Reps. Lang, Khan, Roy, Egan): MA VV 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Giuda, Watters; 05/12/2022
  • May 18, 2022: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/18/2022 09:00 am LOB 305-307
  • May 23, 2022: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off

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