HB 1367 (2014): relative to the sale of birds.

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HB 1367 (2014)

relative to the sale of birds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2014, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 26, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 26, 2014: Hearing: 3/26/14, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 4, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 23, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2014; Chapter 0023; Effective 1/01/2015

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