HB 1571-FN (2016): prohibiting the possession, purchase, or sale of equipment used for animal fighting.
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HB 1571-FN (2016)
prohibiting the possession, purchase, or sale of equipment used for animal fighting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 33) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016