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HB 1031 - 2017-18
Concerning the use of unmanned aerial systems near certain protected marine species.
Sponsors: Lytton, Morris, Tarleton, Fitzgibbon, Springer, Gregerson, Hudgins
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Dec 13
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 9
First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 19
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 24
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 26
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 15
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
TED - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Jan 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 7
Held on second reading.
Feb 8
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 31; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 13
First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.
Feb 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Technology at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Technology at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
EENT - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 8
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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