HB 196-LOCAL (2001): relative to the penalty for failure to license a dog or renew a dog license.

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HB 196-LOCAL (2001)

relative to the penalty for failure to license a dog or renew a dog license.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on January 31, 2001 and February 7, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1139). On May 17, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on December 12, 2001, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301-303,LOB
  • February 7, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 17, 2001, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ15, p172
  • January 16, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/16/2001
  • January 31, 2001: Hearing Jan 31 11:00 RM301-303,LOB
  • February 7, 2001: Continued Hearing Feb 7 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 7, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 7, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0268}(New Title); HJ24, p426
  • March 22, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ26, p510 + 550
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 17, 2001: Hearing; April 17, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • May 15, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1139}, [05/17/01]; SC24, Pg.5-6
  • May 17, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1139}, [not voted on]
  • May 17, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid on Table, Division 13Y-11N, MA
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Gordon Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1139}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Gatsas Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • December 12, 2001: Died on Table (Sine Die)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1261-FN-LOCAL (2014): increasing the fee charged for delivery of notice of civil forfeiture of an unlicensed dog.
  • HB 277-LOCAL (2001): clarifying the penalties for violations of statutes or ordinances where no penalty is specified.

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