SB 162 (2023): relative to exemptions from rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

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SB 162 (2023)

relative to exemptions from rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Animals
Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2023. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2023, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2023.

Hearings and Sessions

February 15, 2023, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 25, 2023, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
May 9, 2023, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
May 9, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
February 15, 2023: Hearing: 02/15/2023, Room 103, SH, 01:45 pm
February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
April 25, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/25/2023 09:00 am LOB 301-303
May 9, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/09/2023 09:30 am LOB 301-303
May 9, 2023: Executive Session: 05/09/2023 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
May 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/09/2023 (Vote 18-1; CC)
May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/18/2023
June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
June 20, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/20/2023; Chapter 0101; Effective 07/01/2023

Laws It Would Change

RSA 436:100