RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Summary
Prohibits specified trolleys, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain if the tow or log chain inhibits the free movement of the dog. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Effective 10/1/2020. (SD1)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Mar 2020
Senate Passage
Mar 2020
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2019
Last action Mar 16, 2020
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2020
How they voted
24–1
Passed
Total votes 25
Mar 3, 2020
D
Democratic24
100% Yea
R
Republican1
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Mar 13, 2020
Lower · Passed
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-18-20.
lower
Mar 9, 2020
Committee
Referred to AGR, JUD, referral sheet 36
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 72) in amended form (SD 1).
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Upper · Passed
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 14, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Rhoads, J.Keohokalole, Gabbard, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Feb 7, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-20 10:01AM in conference room 016.
upper
Feb 3, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-20 10:00AM in conference room 016.
upper
Jan 24, 2019
Committee
Referred to JDC.
upper
Jan 18, 2019
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lorraine R. Inouye
DDemocratic
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