HB 497 (2013): relative to negligent treatment of animals.
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HB 497 (2013)
relative to negligent treatment of animals.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Cebrowski (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Moe Villeneuve (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. David Danielson (R - Hills 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 7, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 304
Votes
- February 20, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 303
- February 7, 2013: Executive Session: 2/7/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
- February 12, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 20 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 20, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV