HB 1578-FN (2014): relative to record keeping for sold or transferred animals.
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HB 1578-FN (2014)
relative to record keeping for sold or transferred animals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
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 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 12–0. On March 12, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on August 26, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Janice Gardner (D - Straf 15) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 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
- August 26, 2014, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- October 21, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 12, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 11:00 AM LOB 303
- February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
- February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 12-0; CC)
- March 12, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- August 26, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 8/26/2014 2:00 PM LOB 303
- October 21, 2014: Executive Session: 10/21/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
- October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)