SB 375-LOCAL (2008): allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized or died during treatment.

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SB 375-LOCAL (2008)

allowing veterinarians to inform town and city clerks about dogs that have been euthanized or died during treatment.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Animals
Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0578) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0734), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
March 26, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
March 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0578}{0734}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC5
February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
February 14, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0578} [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.8-9
February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0578}, AA, VV
February 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{0734}(New Title), AA, VV
February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0578}{0734}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
March 27, 2008: Executive Session: 3/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
April 1, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 14-0)
April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
April 24, 2008: Enrolled
April 30, 2008: Enrolled
May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0042

Laws It Would Change

RSA 466:11