Committee advances House File 1531 on crossbow hunting to general register

Chair Heintzeman opened the meeting and moved that House File 15‑31, a bill to remove the expiration on crossbow hunting and fishing allowances, be recommended to the general register. Representative Purcell offered a technical DE1 amendment; the committee adopted the amendment and then approved the motion to refer the bill to the general register by voice vote.

The chair said the topic had been the subject of a “robust discussion” on Feb. 26 and that the committee wanted to move the measure so hunters can plan for the coming season. After the amendment was adopted, the chair renewed the motion and the committee signaled approval with a voice vote; the motion was recorded as carrying.

No public testimony was registered for this item during the hearing. The committee’s action was procedural: the bill was advanced to the next step in the House process for further consideration on the floor or in subsequent committees.