HB 576-FN (1989): relative to cruelty to animals.

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HB 576-FN (1989)

relative to cruelty to animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Packard (Hills 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGR
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • March 7, 1989: HEARING 03/07/89 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGR
  • March 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/16/89VOTE (18-0 cc)
  • March 16, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ47, P1267

Laws It Would Change

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