HB 1604-FN (1996): relative to licensing of dogs.
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HB 1604-FN (1996)
relative to licensing of dogs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 67
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 30, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–2. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (5694) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 1996, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 1996, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 7, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 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 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 10:45 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AGR
- January 30, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP PITMAN)
- February 7, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 02:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 12-2)
- February 21, 1996: PASSED VV; HJ30,P1111 + 1116
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ9,P116
- March 8, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR27 02:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- April 3, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR03 02:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- April 8, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 9, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ16,P257 + 259
- April 18, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5694>, AA VV; SJ20,P373
- April 18, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ56,P1836
- April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
- May 2, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/02/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0067