HB 1226-FN (2022): prohibiting the declawing of cats.

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HB 1226-FN (2022)

prohibiting the declawing of cats.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2022. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB301-303
  • February 1, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 03:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 3:00 p.m. LOB301-303
  • February 1, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 02/01/2022 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 16-1; RC)
  • February 16, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/16/2022

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