HB 247 (2009): relative to the assistance of the state veterinarian with the investigation and enforcement of animal abuse laws.

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HB 247 (2009)

relative to the assistance of the state veterinarian with the investigation and enforcement of animal abuse laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 123

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2009 and February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0258h). The committee's amendment (0258h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 22, 2009, making it Chapter 123 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • February 3, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • February 10, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • March 18, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0258h — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 2, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/2/2009 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • February 10, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2009 10:30 AM LOB 104
  • March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Continued 3/19/09 10:00 AM LOB 308 If Needed)
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0258h for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0258h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0258h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0258h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 14, 2009: Hearing; May 14 , 2009, Room 103, LOB, 08:45 a.m.; SC22
  • May 14, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/20/09]; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/22/2009; Effective 08/21/2009; Chapter 0123

Laws It Would Change

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