HB 1164 (2020): concerning support for cats and dogs that are neglected or treated cruelly.
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HB 1164 (2020)
concerning support for cats and dogs that are neglected or treated cruelly.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anita Burroughs (D - Carr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cecilia Rich (D - Straf 18)
- Rep. Michael Abbott (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Kris Schultz (D - Merr 18)
- Rep. Patricia Bushway (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 10:30 am LOB 208
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 13-6; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020