HB 1522 (2008): relative to care standards for farm animals.
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HB 1522 (2008)
relative to care standards for farm animals.
- 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 unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 2008. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Linda McCarthy (D - Rock 5)
- Rep. Carla Skinder (D - Sull 1)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 14, 2008, 12:30 PM: 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 1:15 PM LOB 303
- February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 12:30 PM LOB 303
- February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303 (Orig 11:00 AM)
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
- February 19, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
- February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
- February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 303
- March 5, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
- March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
- March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV