HB 1449 (2020): defining animal hoarding.

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HB 1449 (2020)

defining animal hoarding.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • 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 February 25, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0969h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0969h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 2020, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305-307
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0969h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 25, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/25/2020 10:15 am LOB 305-307
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0969h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0969h : AA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0969h: MA VV 03/11/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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