HB 1048-FN (1990): relative to rabies control of dogs.

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HB 1048-FN (1990)

relative to rabies control of dogs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 17

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 18, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 23, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 6, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 13, 1990, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws. It took effect on March 13, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Riley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 4, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VETS AFFS;
  • February 7, 1990, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM 101LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT & VETS AFFS; HJ7,P230
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 4, 1990: HEARING JAN04 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VETS AFFS
  • January 11, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • January 18, 1990: PROP COMM AM; HC11,P262
  • January 18, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ13,P337-338 + 355
  • January 23, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC. DEPTS
  • February 7, 1990: HEARING 2/7/90 10:30 RM 101LOB FOR:EXEC.DEPTS
  • February 8, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 8, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • February 15, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ44,P1402
  • March 6, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • March 13, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/13/90 EFF: 03/13/90 CHAP. 0017

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