SB 365 (2010): requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters and rescue groups.

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SB 365 (2010)

requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters and rescue groups.

Status: Killed
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture
Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0451s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0589s), offered by Sen. Roberge, was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 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 February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 28, 2010. On April 28, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 279–54.

Hearings and Sessions

February 2, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture, LOB 103
April 13, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308
April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 308

Votes

February 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0451s, NT, 0589s — voice vote, passed
April 28, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 279, nays 54, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Committee
February 2, 2010: Hearing: February 2, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC5
February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0451s, NT, 2/10/10; SC6, Pg.5
February 10, 2010: Committee Amendment 0451s, NT, AA, VV
February 10, 2010: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment 0589s, AA, VV
February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0451s, NT, 0589s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
April 13, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/13/2010 11:00 AM LOB 308
April 20, 2010: Executive Session: 4/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
April 20, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 28 (Vote 11-1; CC)
April 28, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Skinder)
April 28, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 279-54

Laws It Would Change

RSA 437