HB 1501-FN-LOCAL (2024): repealing the requirement to register dogs annually.

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HB 1501-FN-LOCAL (2024)

repealing the requirement to register dogs annually.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024, with 26 people signed in online: 3 in support, 22 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2024. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 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 March 28, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2024, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • March 5, 2024, 10:45 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • March 13, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • March 28, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/21/2024 02:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • March 5, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 03/05/2024 10:45 am LOB 301-303
  • March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/13/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 28, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/28/2024

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court