HB 1117-FN (2020): relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

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HB 1117-FN (2020)

relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2020. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0468h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0468h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 19, 2020 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2020. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 30, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 21, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • May 21, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0468h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 16, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/16/2020 11:15 am LOB 303
  • January 30, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 01/30/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0468h for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0468h : AA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0468h: MA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/19/2020
  • March 17, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/17/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • March 17, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/17/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • May 21, 2020: Executive Session: 05/21/2020 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96869508027
  • May 21, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 05/21/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/96869508027
  • June 1, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-3; RC)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 338-FN (2021): relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

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