HB 1412-FN (2018): relative to cruelty to non-captive wildlife.
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HB 1412-FN (2018)
relative to cruelty to non-captive wildlife.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The committee voted 12–7 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1412 on Table” on a division vote 202–136, on a motion by Rep. John T. O'Connor. On February 8, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 107–178, on a motion by Rep. Ellen Read.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- January 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
Votes
- February 8, 2018, House: Lay HB 1412 on Table — yeas 202, nays 136, passed
- February 8, 2018, House: Remove from Table — yeas 107, nays 178, failed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 02:00 PM LOB 307
- January 23, 2018: Executive Session: 01/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB 307
- January 30, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/07/2018 (Vote 12-7; RC)
- February 8, 2018: Lay HB 1412 on Table (Rep. John T. O'Connor): MA DV 202-136 02/08/2018
- February 8, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. Read): MF DV 107-178 02/08/2018