BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 6278: Killing big game by mistake

Concerning the killing of big game by mistake.

Summary

An affirmative defense is created for the violation of DFW's rules regarding killing or taking a big game of the wrong sex. The defense does not apply to the killing of a bear, elk, or threatened or endangered species.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6278), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to killing of big game by mistake;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 6278 (2017–18) Seed certification fee use · Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2018
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SB 6278 (2011–12) Provisional school employees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6278 (2009–10) Capital projects review brd · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6278 (2007–08) Pilot rule-making process · Did not pass · died in committee