SB 542 (2024): creating a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.

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SB 542 (2024)

creating a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 302

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1343s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1343s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1782h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1782h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 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 June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2024, making it Chapter 302 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2024, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 7, 2024, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • May 7, 2024, 11:45 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307

Votes

  • April 5, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1343s — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1782h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 13, 2024: Hearing: 02/13/2024, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • April 5, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1343s , 04/05/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 5, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1343s , AA, VV; 04/05/2024
  • April 5, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1343s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/05/2024
  • May 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 05/07/2024 11:10 am LOB 307
  • May 7, 2024: Executive Session: 05/07/2024 11:45 am LOB 307
  • May 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1782h 05/07/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 23, 2024: Amendment #2024-1782h : AA VV 05/23/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1782h: MA VV 05/23/2024
  • May 30, 2024: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/30/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 26, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/26/2024; Chapter 0302; Effective 07/26/2024

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