RI H8197 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 20 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-20 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits the use of bullhooks or similar devices designed to inflict pain for the purpose of training or controlling the behavior of elephants utilized in traveling shows.

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Title

Cruelty To Animals

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-06-18 - Senate - Passage (Y: 27 N: 0 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-07 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-07-20HouseSigned by Governor
2016-07-18HouseTransmitted to Governor
2016-06-18SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2016-06-18SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/18/2016)
2016-06-07HouseHouse read and passed
2016-06-03HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/07/2016)
2016-05-31HouseCommittee recommends passage
2016-05-27HouseScheduled for consideration (05/31/2016)
2016-05-18HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-05-13HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/18/2016)
2016-05-11HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

Subjects


Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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