HB 1231 (2012): removing the prohibition on the sale, gift, or display of certain young birds.

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HB 1231 (2012)

removing the prohibition on the sale, gift, or display of certain young birds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 82

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee held a work session on February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0446h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0446h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1685e) was adopted on April 25, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-1685e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2012, making it Chapter 82 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 2, 2012, 2:05 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 16, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 5, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0446h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 2:00 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
  • February 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 2:05 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
  • February 16, 2012: Executive Session: 2/16/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 17, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0446h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 17, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0446h (New Title)
  • March 7, 2012: Amendment #0446h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0446h(NT): MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC13
  • April 5, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/11/12; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1685e Adopted
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-1685e Adopted
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/23/2012; Effective 07/22/2012; Chapter 0082

Laws It Would Change

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