SB 137-FN-A (2009): relative to animal population control.

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SB 137-FN-A (2009)

relative to animal population control.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 98

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0325s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 17–7, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On March 25, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. A floor amendment (0982s), offered by Sen. Roberge Offered a, was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2009 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 26, 2009 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 28, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2009, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • April 16, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
  • April 28, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • March 25, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0325s} {0982s} (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • February 5, 2009: Hearing; February 5, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC9
  • February 12, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0325s} [2/18/09]; SC11, Pg.9-11
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Amendment {0325s} AA, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Sen. Sgambati Moved Laid On Table, MA, RC 17Y-7N
  • March 25, 2009: Sen. Roberge Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 25, 2009: Sen. Roberge Offered a Floor Amendment {0982s} (New Title) AA, VV
  • March 25, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0325s} {0982s} (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 25, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 16, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/16/2009 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 28, 2009: Executive Session: 4/28/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 28, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 6 CC (vote 10-1)
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0098

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