HB 653-FN (2009): relative to service animals.
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HB 653-FN (2009)
relative to service animals.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6)
- Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. William Butynski (D - Ches 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 12, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204
- February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204 (Continued 2/17/09 10:00 AM LOB 204 if Needed)
- February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 17-2)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV