SB 31 (1997): relative to rabies certificates.

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SB 31 (1997)

relative to rabies certificates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 162

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, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it 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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 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, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
  • March 18, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 1, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM303,LOB
  • April 7, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P14
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 03:10 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 6, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ4, P64 & 65
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 10, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//RESCHEDULED HEARING APR01 10:30 RM303,LOB
  • March 18, 1997: HEARING MAR18 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • March 31, 1997: *RESCHEDULED HEARING APR07 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: E&A
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • April 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY07 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • May 7, 1997: PASSED; HJ60,P1715 + 1730
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2036
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0162

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