HB 44 (2007): relative to the authority of authorized persons to take custody of nuisance dogs.

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HB 44 (2007)

relative to the authority of authorized persons to take custody of nuisance dogs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2007. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2007 and January 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0029h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2131) was adopted on June 7, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2131) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2007: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2007: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2007: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 27, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/17/2007 LOB 204 10:00 a.m
  • January 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/07 LOB 204 11:00 a.m
  • January 30, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2007 9:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 30, 2007: Executive Session: 1/30/07 LOB 204 2:00 p.m
  • February 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0029h}NT for Feb 15 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0029h (New Title)
  • February 15, 2007: Amendment {0029h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • February 15, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • February 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 5, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Roberge Moved Recommit, MA, VV
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2131} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2131} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 6/28/07; Eff. Date 08/27/07; Chapter 0244

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