Relating to unlawful takings of wildlife; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Prohibits person from conducting or participating in contest, competition, tournament or derby that has objective of taking coyotes for prizes or other inducement ]. Punishes violation of prohibition by maximum fine of $2,000. Provides that person that injures or kills coyote in violation of Act forfeits remains of coyote to State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jul 2019
Senate Passage
Jun 2019
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jun 12, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jun 6, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Jun 5, 2019
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed.
upper
May 29, 2019
Upper · Passed
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments. (Printed B-Eng. Minority)
upper
May 29, 2019
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Baertschiger Jr, Boquist not concurring.
upper
Apr 26, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
upper
Apr 26, 2019
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 31, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 29, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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