HB 1596-FN-LOCAL (2010): relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs.

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HB 1596-FN-LOCAL (2010)

relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2010, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 4, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/2/2010 2:15 PM LOB 301
  • February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 9, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 CC (Vote 18-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1261-FN-LOCAL (2014): increasing the fee charged for delivery of notice of civil forfeiture of an unlicensed dog.
  • HB 86-FN-LOCAL (2025): increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.

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