North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 677 — Protect Right to Hunt and Fish.

Last action — Amend Adopted A1

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 677, the heading has been updated to include the date and a specific reference indicating the session of the General Assembly. Lines that previously contained procedural information about filing have been removed. This change streamlines the bill by eliminating unnecessary details, making it clearer and easier to follow for both lawmakers and the public. It matters because simplifying the text helps ensure everyone can focus on the actual legislation being proposed.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 2 SENATE BILL 677 Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee Substitute Adopted 6/20/18 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 677 Short Title:
Senators Britt, Brock, Sanderson (Primary Sponsors);
and Tucker.
June 7, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate June 7, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
Therightofthepeopletohunt,fish,andharvestwildlife is a valued part of the State's heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good.
The right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife is a valued part of the State's heritage and shall be forever preserved for the public good.
This section shall not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to public safety, trespass, property rights, eminent domain, or the regulation of commercial activities." SECTION 2.
Public hunting and fishing shall be a preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.
Nothing herein shall be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass or propertyrights." SECTION 2.
Ballots, votingsystems, or both maybe used in accordance with Chapter 163 of the General Statutes.
Ballots, voting systems, or both may be used in accordance with Chapter 163 of the General Statutes.
"[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife." SECTION3.
"[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife." SECTION 3.
Ifamajorityofvotescastonthequestionareinfavoroftheamendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement shall certify the amendment to the Secretary of State.
If a majority of votes cast on the question are in favor of the amendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the State Board of Elections shall certify the amendment to the Secretary of State.
The amendment set out in Section 1 of this act becomes effective upon certification.
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Action History

  1. Amend Adopted A1

  2. Amendment Withdrawn A2

  3. Amend Failed A3

  4. Amend Failed A4

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Special Message Sent To Senate

  8. Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Amend

  9. Placed on Today's Calendar

  10. Concurred In H Amend S677v3

  11. Ordered Enrolled

  12. Ratified

  13. Ch. SL 2018-96

  14. Special Message Sent To House

  15. Special Message Received From Senate

  16. Passed 1st Reading

  17. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  18. Reptd Fav

  19. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  20. Placed On Cal For 06/25/2018

  21. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  22. Com Substitute Adopted

  23. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  24. Reptd Fav

  25. Placed on Today's Calendar

  26. Amend Adopted A1

  27. Passed 2nd Reading

  28. Passed 3rd Reading

  29. Engrossed

  30. Withdrawn From Com

  31. Re-ref to Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  32. Passed 1st Reading

  33. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  34. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 92 Yea · 23 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 581602
Democratic 8601
Republican 26002
U 0100
Total 922305
% of votes cast 77%19%0%4%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Lewis — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Michaux — Nay
Rogers — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Williams — Yea
Wray — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Nay
Boles — Yea
Boswell — Yea
Burr — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Dulin — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Nay
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Garrison — Nay
Gill — Nay
DuaneHall — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
BertJones — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Goodman — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Brawley — Yea
BrendenJones — Yea
DestinHall — Yea
K.Hall — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
Stone — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
G.Adcock — Nay
L.Bell — Nay
Black — Nay
Bumgardner — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Collins — Yea
Dollar — Yea
Earle — Nay
Elmore — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
Muller — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Jackson — Nay
G.Martin — Nay
R.Moore — Nay
Holley — Nay
Horn — Not Voting
Hunter — Not Voting
Insko — Nay
Lucas — Nay
Terry — Nay
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Not Voting
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Nay

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Passed 41 Yea · 6 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 4300
Unaffiliated 27303
Republican 10000
Total 41603
% of votes cast 82%12%0%6%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
McKissick — Nay
Randleman — Yea
Tarte — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
Barrett — Yea
Curtis — Not Voting
Foushee — Not Voting
Harrington — Yea
D.Davis — Yea
J.Jackson — Yea
Smith — Yea
Brown — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
Barringer — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gunn — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
VanDuyn — Nay
Fitch — Nay
Horner — Not Voting
Meredith — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rabin — Yea
Wade — Yea
Wells — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Nay
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Nay
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Nay
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 677?
SB 677 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), and Tucker.
What is the current status of SB 677?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 06, 2017. Enacted.
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