SB 29 (1997): establishing the companion animal neutering fund.

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SB 29 (1997)

establishing the companion animal neutering fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 332

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1997. The committee held a work session on April 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 23, 1997, making it Chapter 332 of the session laws. It took effect on August 22, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
  • March 18, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 1, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB
  • April 7, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 23, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • May 13, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P14
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 02:45 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 6-0)
  • February 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM <0057>; SC11, P13-14
  • February 6, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ4, P63-64 & 65
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
  • March 10, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//RESCHEDULED HEARING APR01 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 18, 1997: HEARING MAR18 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • March 31, 1997: *RESCHEDULED HEARING APR07 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • April 23, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR23 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/08/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • April 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY07 (VOTE 16-0)
  • April 30, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1161>(NEW TITLE); HC56,P1658
  • May 7, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ60,P1719- P1720
  • May 13, 1997: HEARING MAY13 11:15 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • May 15, 1997: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 16-3;CC)
  • May 20, 1997: PASSED; HJ66,P1902 + 1951
  • May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE MA, SEN COHEN MA VV; SJ21,P413-414
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0072E>, AM ADOPTED; HJ76,P2132
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P624
  • June 23, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/23/97 EFF: 08/22/97 CHAP.0332

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