HB 1602-FN (1996): requiring pet deposits, refundable when the animal is spayed or neutered, at shelters and pet stores.
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HB 1602-FN (1996)
requiring pet deposits, refundable when the animal is spayed or neutered, at shelters and pet stores.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
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 January 31, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- January 31, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 02/07/96
- January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
- January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 02:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- February 6, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 16-1)
- February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
- February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ27,P888