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

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SB 33 (1997)

relative to the legal killing of certain dogs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals

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 16, 1997. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it, by a vote of 4–3. On February 20, 1997 the Senate failed “Third Reading” on a division vote 9–11. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Trelfa (Graf 2)
  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)
  • Rep. Russell (Ches 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1997, 3:50 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 1997, Senate: Third Reading — yeas 9, nays 11, failed
  • February 20, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P14
  • January 16, 1997: HEARING JAN16 03:50 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 14, 1997: COMM MAJORITY REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB20 (VOTE 4-3)
  • February 14, 1997: COMM MINORITY REPORT ITL
  • February 14, 1997: PROP MAJ AM<0289>; SC15,P17-18
  • February 20, 1997: MAJ AM, AL RC(10-14); 3RD READING ML DIV(9-11); SEN PATENAUDE
  • February 20, 1997: MOVED ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ5,P81-82

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