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Committee approves amendments on hunting, disabled-hunter rules and a temporary tuna license; items placed on consent
Summary
In executive session the Fish and Game Committee moved ITL on HB 1045 (hunting with lights), approved an amendment and OTPA for HB 11-40 (disabled persons hunting from vehicle) 14–0, and approved amendment 0700H and recommended OTPA on HB 18-33-FN (temporary nonresident tuna-tournament license); amendments passed unanimously and most items were placed on the consent calendar.
The House Fish and Game Committee handled several bills in executive session, approving sponsor amendments and committee recommendations and placing multiple items on the consent calendar.
HB 1045 (hunting with lights): The committee opened an executive session on HB 1045, moved a motion to report the bill Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), and carried that motion on the roll call. Representative Harvey argued the bill would make enforcement more difficult and create safety concerns, saying animals freeze and shooters have limited visibility. The chair placed the ITL on the consent calendar.
HB 11-40 (disabled persons hunting from a vehicle): Sponsor amendment O575H was offered to narrow the bill’s scope (specifying paraplegia or loss of use…
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