ANIMALS--BOVINE TAIL DOCKING
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may dock or hire any other person to dock the tail of any living member of the bovine species. Provides that any person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and must pay a fine not to exceed $500. Authorizes licensed veterinarians to dock tails if doing so is necessary to protect the health of the animal. Defines "dock".
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2009
Last action Jan 12, 2011
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 13, 2009
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 11, 2009
Upper · Passed
To Agriculture and Conservation Subcommittee on Animal Welfare
upper
Feb 18, 2009
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation
upper
Feb 10, 2009
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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