SB 504 (1996): relative to the legal killing of certain dogs.

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SB 504 (1996)

relative to the legal killing of certain dogs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Colantuono.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P1
  • January 18, 1996: HEARING JAN18 01:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFS
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB21 (VOTE 4-0)
  • February 20, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4981>; SC10,P12
  • February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P105-106 + 111
  • February 21, 1996: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, SEN COLANTUONO; SJ10,P117 SEE PERM>
  • March 6, 1996: SEN COLANTUONO MOVED TO RECONSIDER, MA VV; OTP, ML VV; SEN COLANTUONO MOVED ITL, MA VV; SJ10,P155 (SEE PERM JRNL ALSO)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 33 (1997): relative to the legal killing of certain dogs.

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