HB 220 (2009): relative to civil proceedings for forfeiture of animals.

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HB 220 (2009)

relative to civil proceedings for forfeiture of animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2009 and February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 27, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 3, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 27, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-2)
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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