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Committee advances three bills and tables aquatic invasive species bill after roll call
Summary
In executive action the House Fish and Wildlife Committee advanced Senate Bills 83, 165 and 310 to the House floor by voice votes (proxy ayes recorded). House Bill 829, on aquatic invasive species management, was tabled after a roll‑call vote (17‑3).
After returning from recess the House Fish and Wildlife Committee proceeded to executive action on lower‑numbered bills.
A motion that Senate Bill 83 (authorizing Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission rulemaking on public use of private property) do pass was made, discussed briefly, and passed by voice vote with proxy ayes recorded; Representative France was assigned to carry the bill to the floor.
The committee then moved that Senate Bill 165 (the $5 snowmobile rental trail enhancement fee) do pass; members conducted a voice vote (with proxy ayes recorded) and advanced SB165 unanimously to the House floor. Representative Oblander will carry SB165.
Senate Bill 310 (Trail Stewardship Grant Program changes) similarly received a motion to pass and was advanced by voice vote with proxy ayes recorded; Representative Oblander was again assigned as carrier.
Members then considered House Bill 829 (revising laws related to aquatic invasive species management). Representative Frantz moved to table the measure following discussion about permit and testing requirements for recreational users. The committee took a roll‑call vote: 17 ayes, 3 noes. The bill was tabled and will not advance at this time.
Committee staff reminded members of internal drafting deadlines for revenue and appropriations bills, and the chair adjourned the committee.
