HB 426 (2019): establishing a committee to study allowing town clerks to accept proof of certain exemptions from the rabies vaccine for the purpose of registering dogs.
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HB 426 (2019)
establishing a committee to study allowing town clerks to accept proof of certain exemptions from the rabies vaccine for the purpose of registering dogs.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Catherine Sofikitis (D - Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark King (D - Hills 33)
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Patricia Bushway (D - Rock 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 26, 2019, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
Votes
- March 7, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 19, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/19/2019 10:00 am LOB 303
- February 26, 2019: Executive Session: 02/26/2019 01:30 pm LOB 303
- March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/07/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 7, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/07/2019