HB 406 (1993): establishing a committee to study pet overpopulation.

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HB 406 (1993)

establishing a committee to study pet overpopulation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 246

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 11, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5)
  • Rep. P. Cote (Rock 9)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 4, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • May 19, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ8,P117
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 19, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN19 10:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • February 3, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB11 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 11, 1993: PASSED; HJ22,P442 + 477
  • February 18, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ7,P119
  • March 4, 1993: HEARING MAR04 10:30 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • May 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAY19
  • May 19, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ19,P400 + 451
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P488
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 08/14/93 CHAP.0246

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