HB 1389-FN (2020): relative to criminal penalties for not providing adequate food, water, and shelter for animals.

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HB 1389-FN (2020)

relative to criminal penalties for not providing adequate food, water, and shelter for animals.

  • 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 public hearings on January 16, 2020 and January 28, 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 kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 28, 2020, 10:00 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 — 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 03:00 pm LOB 303
  • January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 10:00 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: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2020

Laws It Would Change

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