SB 376 (1998): relative to animal cruelty.

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SB 376 (1998)

relative to animal cruelty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1998. The committee voted 5–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 1998 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, by a vote of 4–3. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1998. On April 9, 1998 the House adopted “Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The committee held a work session on April 22, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 20, 1998. On May 20, 1998 the House adopted “Special Order to 05/28/1998” on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 1998 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Rep. Pantelakos (Rock 30)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1998, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB
  • April 8, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 22, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 1998, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1998, House: Special Order to 05/28/1998 — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 1998, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P7
  • February 5, 1998: HEARING FEB05 2:45 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP FEB19 (VOTE 5-2)
  • February 19, 1998: RECOMMITTED TO WILDLIFE & REC, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ4,P99
  • March 23, 1998: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR26 (VOTE 4-3)
  • March 23, 1998: MIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM
  • March 23, 1998: PROP MAJ AM<1148>; SC20,P15
  • March 23, 1998: PROP MIN AM<1149>; SC20,P16
  • March 25, 1998: 03/25/98 INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ34,P1460
  • March 26, 1998: MIN AM<1149>, AL RC(5-17); MAJ AM<1148>, AA RC(17-5); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P182-183 + 186
  • March 31, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/31/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
  • April 8, 1998: HEARING APR08 1:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • April 9, 1998: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES, CHANGE REPT DATE TO MAY14, MA 2/3VV; HJ34,P1464
  • April 22, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR22 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • May 12, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • May 12, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1473>; HC44,P1798
  • May 20, 1998: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP MIRSKI; HJ48,P1940
  • May 20, 1998: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAY28, REP VAILLANCOURT MA VV; HJ48,P1993
  • May 28, 1998: REP MIRSKI PROP FL AM<1907>; HC49,P2016
  • May 28, 1998: COMM AM<1473>, AM ADOPTED VV; REP MIRSKI FL AM<1907>, AL DIV(32-258); PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ51,P2043 + 2057
  • June 4, 1998: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN COHEN MA VV; SJ18,P523
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ64,P2271
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P690
  • June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0283

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