HB 1293 (2008): relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the state’s reduced fee companion animal population control program.

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HB 1293 (2008)

relative to eligibility of dog and cat owners to participate in the state’s reduced fee companion animal population control program.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

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 3, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2008, January 22, 2008 and January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0153h). The committee's amendment (0153h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee held work sessions on March 4, 2008 and March 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0959h). The committee's amendment (0959h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 15, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • January 24, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • February 20, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • March 7, 2008, 8:46 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 16, 2008, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0153h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0959h NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 104
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:30 PM LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/30/08 2:00 PM LOB 307 (Continued 1/31/08 10:00 AM LOB 303 if Needed)
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0153h for 2/6 Reg (vote 14-0)
  • January 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0153h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0153h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0153h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 20, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/20/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • March 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/7/2008 8:46 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0959h NT for Mar 18 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0959h (New Title)
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0959h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0959h NT: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • April 16, 2008: Hearing; April 16, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 1:10 p.m.; SC15
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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