HB 1143 (2008): relative to shelter for dogs and the authority of law enforcement officers to take abused and neglected dogs into custody.

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HB 1143 (2008)

relative to shelter for dogs and the authority of law enforcement officers to take abused and neglected dogs into custody.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 240

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 and February 21, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0650h). The committee's amendment (0650h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1788) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1788 (Rep Phinizy)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2008, making it Chapter 240 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 14, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 7, 2008, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0650h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1788} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1788 (Rep Phinizy) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0650h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0650h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0650h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0650h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC17
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1788} [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.26-27
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1788}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1788}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1788 (Rep Phinizy): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/24/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0240

Laws It Would Change

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