SB 443-FN (2000): relative to veterinarian reimbursement for the animal population control program.

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SB 443-FN (2000)

relative to veterinarian reimbursement for the animal population control program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on March 21, 2000 and April 11, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2000, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2000, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 21, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 11, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ Convening Day, Pg.15
  • January 11, 2000: Hearing Jan. 11, 1:45 p.m., Room 101, LOB; SC1, Pg.3
  • February 3, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 2/3/2000 ; SC8, Pg.5
  • February 3, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Referred to Finance, Rule 24
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; SC15; Pg.3
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ22, p661
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000 due Early f
  • March 21, 2000: Hearing Mar 21 11:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 11, 2000: Continued Hearing Apr 11 1:00 RM303,LOB
  • April 13, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Apr 20 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 20, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ37, p1132 + 1187
  • April 20, 2000: 4/20/2000 Enrolled; HJ39, p1203
  • April 27, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2000 Eff: 7/7/2000 Chap: 0134

Laws It Would Change

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