HB 1601 (1996): extending the reporting date for the pet overpopulation committee.

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HB 1601 (1996)

extending the reporting date for the pet overpopulation committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 7, 1996. 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 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 7, 1996, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ4,P140
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/15/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • February 7, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 03:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 14, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED; HJ30,P1083 + 1115
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ9,P116
  • March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 01:30 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ14,P233 + 247
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 05/15/96 CHAP.0111

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