SB 59-LOCAL (1999): relative to bonding of animal owners convicted of animal cruelty.

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SB 59-LOCAL (1999)

relative to bonding of animal owners convicted of animal cruelty.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 152

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 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 March 30, 1999 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 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 29, 1999 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1999, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • May 11, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 1999, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife and Recreation 1/28/99
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:10 p.m
  • March 29, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass w/Amendment, 3/30/99
  • March 29, 1999: Proposed Committee Amendment, {0577}
  • March 30, 1999: Sen. Gordon Moved to Recommit, MA, VV
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/29/99
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0577}
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0577}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ47, p1133
  • May 4, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/4/1999 due on
  • May 11, 1999: Hearing May 11 11:30 Rm204,LOB
  • June 2, 1999: Maj Report OTP for June9 (vote 13-1;CC)
  • June 9, 1999: Passed; HJ62, p1645 + 1667
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled; HJ67, p1783
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 25, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/25/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0152

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