SB 513-FN (2008): relative to fighting animals.

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SB 513-FN (2008)

relative to fighting animals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 326

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 (0576) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0652), 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 on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1204h). The committee's amendment (1204h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 326 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • March 25, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0576}{0652} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1204h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1204} — 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, 9:15 a.m.; SC5
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0576} [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.11
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0576}, AA, VV
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{0652}, AA, VV
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0576}{0652}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1204h for April 16 CC (vote 18-0)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1204h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1204h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1204h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Concur with House Amendment{1204}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0326

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