HB 637 (2014) -  Animal Cruelty

by Hutson
Adds state attorneys to list of entities authorized to petition county court to require hearing to determine whether animal owner is able to care for animal; revises penalties for animal cruelty & aggravated animal cruelty; provides that it is crime to keep animal in enclosure without wholesome exercise or exchange of air; authorizes specified entities to petition for injunctive relief against persons, organizations, or corporations violating specified provisions.
Effective Date: October 1, 2014
Last Event: Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on Friday, May 2, 2014 10:39 PM

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 05/02/2014 - 10:39 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/04/2014 - 11:50 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 02/03/2014 - 5:57 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to State Affairs Committee Time: 02/03/2014 - 5:57 PM Member: Committee: State Affairs Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 02/03/2014 - 5:57 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Time: 02/03/2014 - 5:57 PM Member: Committee: Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/16/2014 - 3:35 PM Member: Hutson Committee: Version: __