HB 331 (2006): relative to restraining dogs and relative to livestock working dogs.

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HB 331 (2006)

relative to restraining dogs and relative to livestock working dogs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 11

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 28, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on February 22, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 3, 2006, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on March 3, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • September 28, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • January 31, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 9:00 RM303,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Retained in committee
  • September 28, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 28 10:00 RM303,LOB
  • December 1, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 13-0;CC)
  • December 1, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0040} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
  • January 31, 2006: Hearing; January 31, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC2
  • February 1, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/09/06]; SC5
  • February 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 16, 2006: Enrolled
  • February 22, 2006: Enrolled; HJ 19a, pg 1192
  • March 3, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 3/3/2006 Eff: 3/3/2006 Chap: 0011

Laws It Would Change

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