HB 1576-FN-LOCAL (2016): repealing the licensure of dogs.

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HB 1576-FN-LOCAL (2016)

repealing the licensure of dogs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0053h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 4, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 21, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/14/2016 01:30 PM LOB 301
  • January 21, 2016: Executive Session: 01/21/2016 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 28, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0053h
  • February 4, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/04/2016 (Vote 12-3; RC)
  • February 4, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/04/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court