HB 1024 (2024): relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

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HB 1024 (2024)

relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024, with 6 people signed in online: 2 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 30, 2024, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 6, 2024, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 15, 2024, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307

Votes

  • February 22, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 30, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/30/2024 01:00 pm LOB 307
  • January 30, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/30/2024 11:00 am LOB 307
  • January 30, 2024: Executive Session: 01/30/2024 02:30 pm LOB 307
  • January 30, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/30/2024 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2024: Executive Session: 02/06/2024 02:30 pm LOB 307
  • February 22, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2024
  • October 15, 2024: Executive Session: 10/15/2024 12:30 pm LOB 307
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-0)

Laws It Would Change

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