Legislation Assigned to the House GF&P Committee (3)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024

HB 0189 SupportDNR to Give Counties Notice of Park Closings Buckner, Debbie 137th
7/1/2013 House - Effective Date GF&P NR&E -
General County Government Nat. Res. & the Environment Todd Edwards
This legislation requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide at least a 60-day notice to a county or city before the State closes a park or recreation area, decreases its operating hours or services by 50 percent or more, or permanently changes a primary operational function within the local's jurisdiction.  This is simply to give notice, providing the county some time to decide whether it wants to assume any responsibilities in operating the park or recreation area. 
HB 0780 NeutralGame and fish; African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt Regina Quick
1/23/2014 House Second Readers GF&P --
Animal Control General County Government Public Safety and Courts Todd Edwards

This legislation exempts African pygmy hedgehogs that were neutered before two months of age and properly vaccinated against rabies from being licensed by the state.   

SB 0136 NeutralCreation of Hunting and Boating Under the Influence Offenses - Require Boater Education Miller, Butch 49th
5/15/2013 Senate - Effective Date GF&P NR&E -
Debra Nesbit Law Enforcement Nat. Res. & the Environment Public Safety and Courts
This legislation creates criminal offenses for boating and hunting under the influence of alcohol. Persons convicted of hunting while under the influence will pay a fine, and have their hunting license suspended. Person convicted of boating under the influence will suffer the same sanctions as those driving under the influence. The legislation also requires anyone operating a watercraft to complete a boater education course certified by the Department of Public Safety.
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