HB 573-FN-LOCAL (1995): including ferrets in the law requiring rabies vaccinations.

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HB 573-FN-LOCAL (1995)

including ferrets in the law requiring rabies vaccinations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on February 2, 1995 and February 15, 1995. The committee held work sessions on March 2, 1995 and March 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 1995, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Brundige (Hills 18)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 15, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 2, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 7, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 26, 1995, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 15, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ11,P161
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 2, 1995: HEARING FEB02 11:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 15, 1995: CONTINUED HEARING FEB15 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 2, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR07 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 19-0)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1692>; HC33,P870-872
  • March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P1143-1145 + 1164
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ10,P176
  • April 26, 1995: HEARING APR26 01:15 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY04
  • May 3, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2462>; SC34,P10
  • May 4, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P297-298 + 327
  • May 16, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SENATE AM, REP MUSLER MA VV; HJ68,P1890
  • May 31, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ74,P2017
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P498
  • June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 06/12/95 CHAP.0202

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