| Bill # | Sponsor | Name/Description |
Position | Hearing
|
Action |
| Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture (JEN) 617-722-2210 or 617-722-1634 |
SB2172 (prev. SB2151, SB2120 & SB406
Full Bill Text |
Sen. Jehlen |
Updating the Animal Control Laws Of Massachusetts (SD671) |
Support |
6/23 1pm State House Rm B-1 |
Reported Favorably by JEN- Referred to Senate Ways & Means Cmte - to Rules & Ethics Cmte; 9/23 postponed until next Senate Session (9/29); 10/6 tabled; 10/20/09 Amended & Passed by Senate; 10/22/09 Referred to House Ways & Means |
| SB376 |
Sen. Brewer |
Farm Protection (Anti-NAIS) (refile of 2007-2008 SB475 –MF support) |
Support |
6/3/09 |
n/a |
| HB815 |
Rep. Richardson |
An Act prohibiting the cruel confinement of certain farm animals |
Oppose |
6/3/09 |
3/11/10 Extension order until 6/15/10; 6/9/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Financial Services (JFS) 617-722-2220 or 617-722-1660 |
| HB913 |
Rep. Gobi |
Concerning the Use of Certain Insurance Underwriting Guidelines Pertaining to dogs Harbored Upon the Insured Property (HD1063) |
Support |
10/14/09 10am State House Rm A-1 |
3/16/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government (JMR) 617-722-2090 or 617-722-1120 |
| HB1977 |
Rep. Hill |
Relative to at Risk Dogs (refile of 2007-2008 HB1948) |
Support |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Reported favorably; 2/11/10 Referred to House Cmte on Steering, Policy & Scheduling; 3/18/10 included in House Session Orders of the Day; 3/18/10 Ordered to Third Reading; 3/22/10 Placed on House Orders of the Day |
| HB3704 |
Rep. Khan |
Relative to the Regulation of Animal Shelters (HD2679) |
Support |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Reported favorably; 2/19/10 Referred toHouse Ways & Means |
| HB1997 |
Rep. Pedone |
An Act Relative to Animals (HD3383) (refile of 2007-2008 HB1948/HB5092) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| SB774 |
Sen. Hedlund |
Relative to Puppy Mills (SD1448) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| SB763 |
Sen. Buoniconti |
Establishment of a Dangerous Dog Registry |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| SB778 |
Sen. Montigny |
Establish a Massachusetts Cat & Dog Spay & Neuter Fund |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB1968 text |
Rep. Callahan |
Relative to the Destruction of Dangerous Dogs(refile of 2007-2008 HB1917 –MF opposed) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB1969 |
Rep. Campbell |
Require Posting of Security for the Seizure And Impoundment of Animals |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Reported favorably as amended; 2/11/10 Referred to House Cmte on Steering, Policy & Scheduling; 3/18/10 Ordered to Third Reading; 3/22/10 Placed on House Orders of the Day |
| HB1975 |
Rep. Galvin |
Relative to the Spaying & Neutering of Cats |
Oppose |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB2008 text |
Rep. Spellane |
Protect the Public from Condemned Vicious Dog (refile of 2007-2008 HB2993) |
n/a |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB2015 text |
Rep. Vallee |
Amends Provisions Relative to Vicious Dogs to identify such as dogs that have damaged the body or property of any person. (refile of 2007-2008 HB2000) |
n/a |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB2016 text |
Rep. Webster |
Relative to Vicious Dogs (refile of 2007-2008 HB2004) |
n/a |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
2/9/10 Sent to Study |
| HB4635 (prev HB3589) |
Rep. Pedone |
Safe Care & Treatment of Animals (HD1432) |
Oppose |
1/12/10 10:30am Room A-2 |
5/4/10 new text substituted; 5/4/10 reported favorably by Municipalities Committee |
| SB784 |
Sen. Panagiotakos |
Relative to Rabies Vaccinations |
Support |
7/14/09 10am Room A-2 |
3/15/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Revenue (JRV) 617-722-2320 or 617-722-1625 |
| HB3943 |
Rep. Callahan |
Providing for a Tax on Sale of Non-Food Animals |
Oppose |
5/6/09 |
3/12/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary (JJU) 617-722-2396 or 617-722-1639 |
| SB1578 |
Sen. Brewer |
Relative to Dog Training Areas in the Commonwealth (Same text as HB1401) |
Support |
3/2/10 1pm State House Rm A1 |
3/31/10 Extension order until 5/7/10 |
| HB1401 |
Rep. Gobi |
Relative to Dog Training Areas in the Commonwealth (Same text as SB1578) |
Support |
1/28/10 1pm State House Rm A1 |
3/25/10 - Extension Order until 5/7/10 |
|
SB2359 prev. HB344 |
Rep. Harkins |
Prohibiting Devocalization of Dogs & Cats (HD653) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
10/21/09 Reported favorably by Judiciary Cmte; 10/22/09 Referred to House Cmte on Steering, Policy & Scheduling; 11/04/09 Ordered to Third Reading; 3/3/10 Passed House 155 to 1; 3/4/10 Referred to Senate Ethics & Rules; 4/1/10 Amended/new text inserted; 4/1/10 Passed Senate; 4/8/10 House Concurred with Senate Amendment; 4/12/10 enacted by House; 4/13/10 enacted by Senate; 4/22/10 signed by Governor |
| HB1250 |
Rep. Arciero (by request) |
Damages for the Malicious Injury to Pets |
Oppose |
1/28/10 1pm State House Rm A1 |
3/25/10 Extension Order until 5/7/10 |
| HB1309 |
Rep. Callahan |
Damages for the Malicious Injury to Pets |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/17/10 Sent to Study |
| SB1550 |
Sen. Baddour (by request) |
Relative to the Wrongful Injury or Death of Animal-Companions (refile 2007-2008 SB789 -MF opposed) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/31/10 Extension filed until 5/7/10 |
| SB1689 |
Sen. Eldridge (by request) |
Relative to the Wrongful Injury or Death of Animal Companions (refile 2007-2008 SB789 -MF opposed) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
4/1/10 Extension filed until 5/7/10 |
| HB1268 text |
Rep. Ayers |
Penalty for Killing, Maiming or Poisoning of Animals (refile of 2007-2008 HB77) |
n/a |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/17/10 Sent to Study |
| HB1303 |
Rep. Callahan |
Prevent Animal Cruelty (refile of 2007-2008 HB1339) |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/17/10 Sent to Study |
| HB1319 |
Rep. Clark |
Protect Animals in Domestic Violence Cases |
Oppose |
7/14 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/25/10 Extension Order until 5/7/10 |
| HB1462 |
Rep. Kafka |
Relative to the Use of Telephones in Places of Detention (to arrange for care of Dependent person or pet) |
Support |
6/2/09 |
3/17/10 Sent to Study |
| HB1466 text |
Rep. Kafka |
Sale of Dogfighting Paraphenalia |
n/a |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/15/10 Extension Order until 5/7/10 |
| HB1467 |
Rep. Kafka |
Relative to Trusts for the Care of Animals |
Support |
9/17/09 1pm Rm A1 |
3/31/10 Reported favorably by Judiciary Cmte; 5/26/10 Ordered to 3rd Reading; 6/1/10 Placed on Orders of the Day; 6/15/10 Passed to be engrossed |
| HB1499 |
Rep. Koutoujian |
Include Animals in Abuse Prevention Orders |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
3/15/10 Extension Order until 5/7/10 |
| SB1594 |
Sen. Brown |
An Act Creating Animal Trusts |
Support |
9/17/09 1pm Rm A1 |
3/31/10 Reported favorably by Judiciary Cmte |
| SB1710 |
Sen. Jehlen |
An Act to Protect Animals |
Oppose |
7/14/09 12noon Gardner Auditorium |
Extension filed until 5/7/10 |
| Joint Committee on Community Development & Small Business (JCD) 617-722-2080 or 617-722-1485 |
| HB192 |
Rep. Atsalis |
Requiring Pet Shop Owners to Provide Basic Pet Care Information to Consumers (refile of
2007-2008 HB147)
|
Support |
5/12/09 |
3/15/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (JCP) 617-722-2030 or 617-722-1494 |
| SB186 |
Sen. Tisei |
Licensing & Regulation of Pet Groomers |
Oppose |
5/19/09 10am State House Rm B-1 |
3/17/10 Sent to Study |
| HB4285 |
JCP |
Anti-freeze bittering agent - new text for HB398, HB399, HB400 |
Support |
7/14/09 10am State House Rm B-2 |
2/4/10 Passed House; 2/8/10 Referred to Senate Ethics & Rules; 7/13/10 to Third Reading & Passed Senate |
| HB398 |
Rep. Scibak |
An Act Relative to Consumer Products (anti-freeze bittering agent) |
Support |
7/14/09 10am State House Rm B-2 |
See HB4285 |
| HB399 |
Rep. Walsh |
An Act Relative to Consumer Products (anti-freeze bittering agent) |
Support |
7/14/09 10am State House Rm B-2 |
See HB4285 |
| HB400 |
Rep. Welch |
Relative to the Sale of Anti-freeze |
Support |
7/14/09 10am State House Rm B-2 |
See HB4285 |
| Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight (JSA) 617-722-2140 or 617-722-1643 |
| HB3009 |
Rep. Miceli |
Designating the Elephant as the Official Mammal of the Commonwealth |
Oppose |
5/14/09 hearing postponed |
3/22/10 Sent to Study |
| HB3016 |
Rep. Reinstein |
Annual Observance of Greyhound Adoption Month |
Support |
5/14/09 hearing postponed to 9/24/09 |
3/24/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Public Health (JPH) 617-722-2130 or 617-722-1572 |
| SB888 |
Sen. Pacheco |
Ensure Safe Medication Administration (controlled substances) (refile 2007-2008 SB1320) |
Oppose |
6/30/09 |
3/16/10 Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies (JEC) 617-722-2370 or 617-722-1640 |
| SB2041 |
Sen. Pacheco |
Relative to Greyhound Racing |
Support |
9/10/09 10am Room A1/A2 |
n/a |
| HB640 text |
Rep. Reinstein |
Relative to the Greyhound Adoption Trust Fund (refile of 2007-2008 HB309) |
n/a |
10/29/09 10am Gardner Auditorium |
3/24/10 Extension Order Filed until 5/21/10; 4/5/10 Reported Favorable; 4/5/10 new text. |
