HB 1430 (2008): relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.

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HB 1430 (2008)

relative to the application of animal cruelty laws to horse and dog race tracks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 288

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 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2008 and January 22, 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 0291h). The committee's amendment (0291h) 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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0663h). The committee's amendment (0663h) 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 lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Janeway. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a roll call 13–10, on a motion by Sen. Janeway. On May 15, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1942), offered by Sen. Janeway, was adopted on a roll call 14–9 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 #1942 (Rep W.Knowles)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2120) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2120) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 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, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • 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 12, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 16, 2008, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0291h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Remove from table, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to legislate — voice vote, failed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1942s), Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1942} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1942 (Rep W.Knowles) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 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 11:15 AM LOB 104
  • 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 #0291h for 2/6 CC (vote 14-0)
  • January 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0291h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0291h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0291h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 9-5)
  • March 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0663h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0663h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h: 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, 1:25 p.m.; SC15
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 24, 2008: Sen. Janeway Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Janeway Moved Remove From Table RC 13Y-10N, MA
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to legislate, MF, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Janeway Moved Ought to Pass
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Janeway Floor Amendment{1942} RC 14Y-9N, AA
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1942}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1942 (Rep W.Knowles): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2120 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2120}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 07/01/2008; Chapter 0288

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