HB 1151-FN (1998): relative to the testing of certain domestic animals.
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HB 1151-FN (1998)
relative to the testing of certain domestic animals.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 8
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 12, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 19, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 30, 1998, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on May 29, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marshall (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 5, 1998, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P97
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
- January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 2:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
- January 14, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- January 29, 1998: PASSED; HJ10,P428 + 455
- January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ2,P45
- March 5, 1998: HEARING MAR05 3:00 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
- March 10, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAR12 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 12, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ6,P143 + 146
- March 19, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ27,P1302
- March 19, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ7,P157
- March 30, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 03/30/98 EFF: 05/29/98 CHAP. 0008