HB 1609-FN (2008): relative to misrepresentation as an owner of a service dog.

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HB 1609-FN (2008)

relative to misrepresentation as an owner of a service dog.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 31, 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 reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC unanimously, 16–0. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 17, 2008 and September 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 10:00 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
  • June 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 17, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justsice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 10:00 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: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • June 17, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 17, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/17/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 12-0)

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