HB 1301 (2008): relative to the definition of service dogs.

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HB 1301 (2008)

relative to the definition of service dogs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
  • May 6, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0214

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