HB 1498-FN-LOCAL (2012): repealing dog licensing requirements.

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HB 1498-FN-LOCAL (2012)

repealing dog licensing requirements.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2012, 11:35 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 6, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 11:35 AM LOB 301
  • January 23, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/23/2012 11:35 AM LOB 301
  • February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 7, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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