SB 59-FN (2013): prohibiting the cruel confinement of certain farm animals.

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SB 59-FN (2013)

prohibiting the cruel confinement of certain farm animals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • February 13, 2013: Hearing: 2/13/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 3/14/13; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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