House approves 10 bills

The House on Monday approved 10 bills, including one related to penalties for poaching.

The only bill receiving much opposition was HB 2573, by Rep. Pat Ownbey, R-Ardmore, which clarifies that a person may not catch by any means or method upon the land of another without consent of the owner, lessee or land occupant. It increases from $500 to $1,500 the penalty for violating the prohibition and makes such an act a misdemeanor.

Questions on the bill, which passed 61 to 33, centered on the difference between trespassing and poaching.

The House will reconvene at 9 a.m. Tuesday.  For the full story go to www.ecapitol.net