SB 260 (2022): relative to search and rescue teams activated by fish and game.

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SB 260 (2022)

relative to search and rescue teams activated by fish and game.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 89

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2022, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305-307
  • April 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • April 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 09:30 am LOB 305-307
  • April 11, 2022: Executive Session: 04/11/2022 09:30 am LOB 305-307
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 20, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2022; Chapter 0089; Effective 07/19/2022

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