HB 594-FN-LOCAL (2017): establishing a registry for persons convicted of animal cruelty.

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HB 594-FN-LOCAL (2017)

establishing a registry for persons convicted of animal cruelty.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 28, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 01:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 28, 2017: Executive Session: 02/28/2017 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017

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