HB 1387 (2020): prohibiting the declawing of cats.

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HB 1387 (2020)

prohibiting the declawing of cats.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 198–157.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 11:45 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

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 198, nays 157, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 16, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/16/2020 11:45 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 7, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 19, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 19, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 198-157 02/19/2020

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