HB 1636 (2014): relative to eligibility guidelines for participation in the reduced fee companion animal population control program.

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HB 1636 (2014)

relative to eligibility guidelines for participation in the reduced fee companion animal population control program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on February 19, 2014 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 5, 2014, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture
  • April 30, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 2014: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by Rules Committee
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • March 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • March 5, 2014: Executive Session: 3/05/2014 12:00 PM (OR SESSION LUNCH BREAK) LOB 303
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Hearing: 4/30/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/8/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC17
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2014; Chapter 0187; Effective date 7/11/2014

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court