HB 128 (2003): relative to the treatment of horses.
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HB 128 (2003)
relative to the treatment of horses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 9
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1169) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 9 of the session laws. It took effect on April 22, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 77) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- February 4, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- March 18, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
Votes
- March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; (See Permanent Journal)
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 11:00 RM303,LOB
- February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 1:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
- February 12, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 13-0;CC)
- February 12, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0170}
- February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
- February 20, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
- March 18, 2003: Hearing; March 18, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
- March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/03]; SC15
- March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 27, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 3, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1169}, Adopted, VV:
- April 8, 2003: 03/26/2003 Enrolled Am{1169}, Am Adopted; HJ34, p1087
- April 10, 2003: Enrolled
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 4/22/2003 Chap: 0009