HB 1314 (2008): relative to animal cruelty.
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HB 1314 (2008)
relative to animal cruelty.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Environment 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 24, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leigh Webb (D - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 14, 2008, 10:00 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
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 10:30 AM LOB 303
- February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
- February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 15-1)
- February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 303
- March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV