SB 21 (1999): relative to domestic animals.

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SB 21 (1999)

relative to domestic animals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 116

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 27, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Disnard Concured W/House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • April 13, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 6, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB

Votes

  • March 4, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Sen. Disnard Concured W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife and Recreation:
  • February 17, 1999: Hearing, 2/17/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • March 3, 1999: Committee Report Ought to Pass, March 4
  • March 4, 1999: OTP, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ33, p686
  • March 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/25/1999 due on
  • April 13, 1999: Hearing Apr 13 11:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 6, 1999: Subcom work session May 6 11:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • May 12, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1127}; HC50, p1289
  • May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1443-1444 + 1502
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 27, 1999: Sen. Disnard Concured W/House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 8/9/1999 Chap.0116

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