HB 1560-FN (2020): defining "serious harm" to an animal as a result of animal cruelty and relative to the criminal penalties for certain negligent actions which cause serious harm to or the death of an animal.

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HB 1560-FN (2020)

defining "serious harm" to an animal as a result of animal cruelty and relative to the criminal penalties for certain negligent actions which cause serious harm to or the death of an animal.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2020, March 3, 2020 and March 4, 2020. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0857h) by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 149–170, on a motion by Rep. Pearl. The committee's amendment (2020-0857h) was adopted on a division vote 188–132 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 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 25, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Lay on Table — yeas 149, nays 170, failed
  • March 11, 2020, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 188, nays 132, passed
  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0857h (NT) — 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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • February 5, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 25, 2020: Executive Session: 02/25/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 204 (if necessary)
  • March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0857h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 11, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Pearl): MF DV 149-170 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0857h (NT): AA DV 188-132 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0857h (NT): 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

Laws It Would Change

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