HB 680-FN (1997): relative to criminal liability for harm caused by dangerous domestic animals or captive wildlife.
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@misc{bill-1997-hb680, title = {HB 680-FN (1997): relative to criminal liability for harm caused by dangerous domestic animals or captive wildlife.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1997/hb680}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 680-FN (1997)
relative to criminal liability for harm caused by dangerous domestic animals or captive wildlife.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–2. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Felch (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
Votes
- March 18, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P280
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 2:45 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
- March 11, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 15-2)
- March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ40B,P1212