BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1615: Offenses in state parks

Changing provisions relating to offenses committed in state parks or parkways.

Summary

  • The commission is authorized to adopt rules allowing exemptions to the law which prohibits cutting, breaking, or taking of vegetation or natural objects in state parks.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1615), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 14, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 25, 1997
Prime sponsor
Gary Alexander (R-20)
Introduced
February 3, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 25, 1997
Session law
Chapter 214, Laws of 1997
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5138
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gary Alexander (R-20)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1615
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41001
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 14, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1615
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22010
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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HB 1615 in other sessions

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