HB 1492-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to the issuance of fines for unlicensed dogs.

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HB 1492-FN-LOCAL (2014)

relative to the issuance of fines for unlicensed dogs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 19, 2014. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2014, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 11, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/6/2014 11:15 AM LOB 301
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 21, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 17-2; CC)
  • March 19, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Vaillancourt)
  • March 25, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 86-FN-LOCAL (2025): increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.

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