2008 House Bill 5741

Narrow crossbow hunting exception

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To define specific disabilities, and require certain physical exams, for individuals who apply for a license to use a crossbow in hunting under a disability exemption to the crossbow hunting ban. Also, to allow crossbow use by anyone age 69 and above.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 19, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that repeals the ban on hunting with a crossbow.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Darwin Booher (R-102)

To return the bill to its original configuration, which would define specific disabilities, and require certain physical exams, for individuals who apply for a license to use a crossbow in hunting under a disability exemption to the crossbow hunting ban. Also, to allow crossbow use by anyone age 69 and above.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Terry Brown (D-84)

To allow a non-disabled person to use a crossbow to hunt deer only in the December 2008 and 2009 bow hunting seasons.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

To repeal the law against using a crossbow during bow hunting season.

Received in the Senate

June 24, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 15, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation.

Referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation