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HB 2649 - 2017-18
Enhancing the fish, shellfish, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities for a person with a disability.
Sponsors: Barkis, Wilcox, Dolan, Doglio, Nealey, Tarleton, McBride
By Request: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Bill History

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Jan 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 8
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 10
First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
Feb 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
AWNP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 26
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Mar 2
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 6
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 8
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 22
Governor signed.
Chapter 168, 2018 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/7/2018.
Available Documents
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