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SB 5661 - 2011-12
Regarding derelict fishing gear.
Sponsors: Nelson, Pridemore, Swecker, White, Morton, Fain
Companion Bill: HB 1717
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 3
First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters. (View Original Bill)
Feb 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
NRMW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 2
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 16
Senate Rules "X" file.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2011 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Nov 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25
Moved to Rules White Sheet.
Jan 31
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Feb 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 24
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 3
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)
Mar 6
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 8
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 8
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 29
Governor signed.
Chapter 190, 2012 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/7/2012.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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