HB 1440 (2006): prohibiting the sale of certain pets.
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HB 1440 (2006)
prohibiting the sale of certain pets.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Claire Clarke (D - Merr 6)
- Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM302/LOB
Votes
- February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Commerce
- January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 11:00 RM302/LOB
- January 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 15 (vote 16-0; CC)
- February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV