SB 30 (1999): relative to the cruelty to animals law.

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SB 30 (1999)

relative to the cruelty to animals law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 308

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 March 3, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 15, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1999 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 4, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 20, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Non Concurs W/House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Disnard. On June 16, 1999 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 23, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 308 of the session laws. It took effect on September 14, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • April 28, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • June 23, 1999, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, Rm103, St House

Votes

  • April 15, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Senate Non Concurs W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife and Recreation:
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • April 13, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/14/99
  • April 13, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0767}
  • April 15, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0767}, AA, VV,OT3rdg, MA ,VV
  • April 15, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ42, p1000
  • April 20, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/20/1999 due on
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing Apr 28 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • May 4, 1999: Subcom work session May 4 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • May 6, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • May 6, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1046}; HC49, p1219-1220
  • May 13, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ51, p1315 + 1372
  • May 20, 1999: Senate Non Concurs W/House Amendment, Sen. Disnard, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Conferees: Senators Wheeler, Trombly, Disnard
  • June 16, 1999: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Konys MA; HJ67, p1747
  • June 16, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Weare, Mikowlski, Fesh & Welch}
  • June 17, 1999: Conferee Change: Rep Welch replaces Schanda; (See Permanent Journal)
  • June 23, 1999: Conf Comm Meeting June 23 3:00 Rm103, St House
  • June 24, 1999: Conf Comm Report (H AM + New Am{1805}) Filed
  • June 29, 1999: Conf Comm Report {H AM & New AM {1805})
  • June 29, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ75, p2044
  • June 29, 1999: Conf Comm Report {1805}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 9/14/1999 Chap. 0308

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