SB 569-FN (2018): relative to animal cruelty and establishing a commission to study cost of care for confiscated animals.

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SB 569-FN (2018)

relative to animal cruelty and establishing a commission to study cost of care for confiscated animals.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0720s). The committee's amendment (2018-0720s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1020s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-0938s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1157s). The committee's amendment (2018-1157s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on April 4, 2018 and April 11, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 11, 2018, April 17, 2018, April 18, 2018 and April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1709h) by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1709h) was adopted on a roll call 205–125 on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 222–111. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John T. O'Connor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • February 13, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 4, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • April 11, 2018, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 201-203
  • April 11, 2018, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 201-203
  • April 17, 2018, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 18, 2018, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 24, 2018, 8:30 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 14, 2018, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100
  • May 15, 2018, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 102
  • May 16, 2018, 10:05 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1157s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 205, nays 125, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 222, nays 111, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 5A
  • February 13, 2018: Hearing: 02/13/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0720s , 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0720s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-1020s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-0938s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0720s, 2018-1020s, and 2018-0938s, RC 19Y-5N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/08/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1157s , 03/22/2018; SC 13A
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1157s , AA, VV; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1157s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 10:00 AM LOB 301-303
  • April 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/11/2018 09:00 AM LOB 201-203
  • April 11, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/11/2018 01:00 PM LOB 201-203
  • April 17, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2018 09:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 18, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/18/2018 09:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 24, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/24/2018 08:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 303
  • April 25, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 04/25/2018 09:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 25, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 2, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1709h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 15-1; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1709h : AA RC 205-125 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1709h: MA RC 222-111 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Avard, Fuller Clark; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. John T. O'Connor): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 14, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/14/2018, 09:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 14, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 03:00 pm, Room 102, LOB
  • May 16, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. John T. O'Connor, Darrow, Pearl, Bixby 05/10/2018
  • May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 10:05 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report: Not Filed

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