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SB 5356 - 2011-12
Establishing seasons for hunting cougars with the aid of dogs.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Allowing the use of dogs to hunt cougars.
Sponsors: Morton, Swecker, Ericksen, Schoesler, Delvin, Hatfield, Roach
Companion Bill: HB 1124
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 21
First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters. (View Original Bill)
Feb 7
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 16
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
NRMW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 17
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 25
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 7
1st substitute bill substituted (NRMW 11). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 9
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Mar 15
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 22
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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.
Dec 7
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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