SB 312-FN (2012): prohibiting the cruel confinement of certain farm animals.

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SB 312-FN (2012)

prohibiting the cruel confinement of certain farm animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2012 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC4
  • February 1, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 2/8/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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