HB 440 (2005): relative to hearing ear dogs, guide dogs, and service dogs.
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HB 440 (2005)
relative to hearing ear dogs, guide dogs, and service dogs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 142
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1209). The committee's amendment (1209) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1253), offered by Sen. Barnes, was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1289), offered by Sen. Hassen, was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Solomon (D - Graf 10)
- Rep. Harry Merrow (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 19, 2005, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103
Votes
- April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 10, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 10 1:30 RM204,LOB
- February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 14 1:30 RM204,LOB
- March 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 14-0;CC)
- March 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0645}
- March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
- April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC16
- April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1209} [04/28/05]; SC17, Pg.6
- April 28, 2005: Committee Amendment{1209}, AA, VV
- April 28, 2005: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment{1253}, AA, VV
- April 28, 2005: Sen. Hassen Floor Amendment{1289}, AA, VV
- April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1209},{1253},{1289}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 2, 2005: Enrolled
- June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 6/17/2005 Chap: 0142