HB 243 (2007): relative to a rabies immunization exemption.

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HB 243 (2007)

relative to a rabies immunization exemption.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 79

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0209h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 13, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 101
  • March 20, 2007, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 3, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0209h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/13/2007 1:00 PM LOB 101
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0209h} for March 27 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0209h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0209h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0209h: MA VV
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 26, 2007: Sen Fuller Clark Moved HB243 Be Vacated to Wildlife, Fish and Game
  • May 3, 2007: Hearing; May 3, 2007, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0079

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