SB 457 (2004): relative to animal population control.

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SB 457 (2004)

relative to animal population control.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 61

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 20, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it 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 Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 23, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104
  • March 2, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>

Votes

  • February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing; January 20, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC3
  • January 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass , [02/05/04]; SC5
  • February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 11:00 RM303,LOB <Rep Phinizy>
  • March 31, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed VV
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 01/01/2005 Chap: 0061

Laws It Would Change

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