Relates to voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters
This bill amends state dog licensing laws to allow municipalities to include an optional section on license applications where owners can voluntarily donate money to support local animal shelters or pounds. The proposed change requires that any space for these contributions be clearly marked and distinct from the mandatory license fee, ensuring residents understand the donation is optional. Owners may choose to make a contribution to their local facility or a contracted organization, with the application listing the recipient and potentially suggesting reasonable donation amounts. This legislation affects local governments and dog owners by adding a new, non-compulsory way for the public to financially support municipal animal care services during the annual licensing process.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 29, 2023
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7777A
upper
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Nov 29, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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