SB 51-FN-LOCAL (1997): relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.

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SB 51-FN-LOCAL (1997)

relative to the proper sheltering of dogs.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The majority recommended that the Senate send it back to committee, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it, by a vote of 4–3. The majority of the committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 3:50 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ2, P24
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 03:50 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • February 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 4-3)
  • February 4, 1997: MIN REPORT ITL FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 3-4)
  • February 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF, ML RC(6-18); MIN REPORT ITL, ITL REPORT
  • February 6, 1997: ADOPTED VV; SJ4,P64

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