HB 1568-FN (2014): relative to service animals.

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HB 1568-FN (2014)

relative to service animals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 66

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 and March 4, 2014. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0887h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0917h), by a vote of 9–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 19, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order to 3-20-2014” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. The committee's amendment (2014-0887h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2014, changing the text of the bill. The committee minority's amendment (2014-0917h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. 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 27, 2014, making it Chapter 66 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 20, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Special Order to 3-20-2014 — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0887h,#0917h — 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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 13, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • February 13, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • March 7, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0887h (Vote 9-5; RC)
  • March 7, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0917h
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • March 19, 2014: Special Order to 3-20-2014 (Rep. Butler) MA VV
  • March 20, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0887h AA VV
  • March 20, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0917h AA VV
  • March 20, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0887h,#0917h MA VV
  • April 3, 2014: Hearing: 4/3/14, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; 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 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0066; Effective 1/01/2015

Laws It Would Change

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