HB 1422-FN-LOCAL (1994): relative to the dog control laws and the portion of the dog license fee retained by town and city clerks.

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HB 1422-FN-LOCAL (1994)

relative to the dog control laws and the portion of the dog license fee retained by town and city clerks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 353

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 17, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1994, making it Chapter 353 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 31, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • May 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ7,P193
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 1:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED; HJ26,P765 + 806
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ8,P164
  • March 31, 1994: HEARING MAR31 11:00 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • May 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY10
  • May 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6124>(NEW TITLE); SC30,P27-28
  • May 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P401-403 + 407
  • May 17, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WADSWORTH MA VV; HJ67,P2097
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P599
  • June 8, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0353

Laws It Would Change

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