HB 1615-FN (2016): regulating the transfer of dogs from out of state.
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HB 1615-FN (2016)
regulating the transfer of dogs from out of state.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 16, 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 study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 17, 2016, May 31, 2016 and June 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Haefner (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Janice Gardner (D - Straf 15)
- Rep. Tara Sad (D - Ches 1)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 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
- May 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- May 31, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- June 7, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- October 25, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2015 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
- May 17, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 05/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- May 31, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 05/31/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- June 7, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 06/07/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
- October 25, 2016: Executive Session: 10/25/2016 01:00 PM LOB 303
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 13-0)