HB 1639-FN-LOCAL (2010): relative to the tethering of dogs.
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HB 1639-FN-LOCAL (2010)
relative to the tethering of dogs.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Susan Kepner (D - Rock 15) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2010, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 11, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 11:30 AM LOB 204
- February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/11/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204)
- February 11, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 10 (Vote 13-2; RC)
- March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 11, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV