SB 417 (2004): relative to vicious dog assaults.

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SB 417 (2004)

relative to vicious dog assaults.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0263). The committee's amendment (0263) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 5, 2004 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2004, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
  • March 23, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 30, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>

Votes

  • February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
  • January 15, 2004: Hearing; January 15, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC2
  • January 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0263}, [02/05/04]; SC5, Pg.7
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Amendment{0263}, AA, VV
  • February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended0263}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • March 17, 2004: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 17 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 23 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Bicknell>
  • April 14, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Apr 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • April 22, 2004: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

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