HB 1605 (1996): prohibiting the sale of diseased pets.

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HB 1605 (1996)

prohibiting the sale of diseased pets.

  • 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 30, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 1996 and February 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0. On February 21, 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 30, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 7, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 14, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ4,P141
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/15/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 11:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AGR
  • January 30, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP PITMAN)
  • February 7, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 02:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 14, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 09:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • February 14, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 15-0)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ30,P1111

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