HB 1609 (1996): relative to police dogs and search and rescue dogs.
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HB 1609 (1996)
relative to police dogs and search and rescue dogs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 256
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–2. On February 21, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1996”. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 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 with changes. On April 9, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (5964) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 256 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18)
- Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- February 6, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ4,P141
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/15/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 25, 1996: HEARING JAN25 01:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- February 6, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB06 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 11-2)
- February 13, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4745>; HC24,P797
- February 21, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ30,P1115
- March 5, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1220 + 1265
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ11,P201
- April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 02:30 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G
- April 8, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 8, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5526>(NEW TITLE); SC21,P4
- April 9, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P257 + 260
- April 18, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WELCH MA VV; HJ56,P1835
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5964>, AA VV; SJ24,P467
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2113
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
- June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 06/10/96 CHAP.0256