SB-436: As introduced, requires retail pet stores to provide certain information to consumers in connection with purchases of dogs; prohibits retail pet stores from sourcing dogs from breeders that have committed certain violations; classifies certain violations as a Class C misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17 and Title 47.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Energy, Ag., & Nat. Resources Committee on 03/20/2019
You have voted SB-436: As introduced, requires retail pet stores to provide certain information to consumers in connection with purchases of dogs; prohibits retail pet stores from sourcing dogs from breeders that have committed certain violations; classifies certain violations as a Class C misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17 and Title 47..
SB-300: As introduced, specifies that the commissioner of agriculture may cooperate with state officials in carrying out the purposes of federal, state, and local laws concerning the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 02/04/2019
You have voted SB-300: As introduced, specifies that the commissioner of agriculture may cooperate with state officials in carrying out the purposes of federal, state, and local laws concerning the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
HB-349: As introduced, specifies that the commissioner of agriculture may cooperate with state officials in carrying out the purposes of federal, state, and local laws concerning the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Holt
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/04/2019
You have voted HB-349: As introduced, specifies that the commissioner of agriculture may cooperate with state officials in carrying out the purposes of federal, state, and local laws concerning the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
HB-281: As introduced, requires retail pet stores to provide certain information to consumers in connection with purchases of dogs; prohibits retail pet stores from sourcing dogs from breeders that have committed certain violations; classifies certain violations as a Class C misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17 and Title 47.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee Of Local Committee on 03/19/2019
You have voted HB-281: As introduced, requires retail pet stores to provide certain information to consumers in connection with purchases of dogs; prohibits retail pet stores from sourcing dogs from breeders that have committed certain violations; classifies certain violations as a Class C misdemeanor offense punishable by fine only. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17 and Title 47..
Relating To Litter Control. [HB-127]
Classifies allowing an animal under a person's care or control to drop fecal matter on public or private property as littering. Subjects any violator to a civil penalty of $500 for each occurrence.
HB-127: Relating To Litter Control.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
The Committee(s) On Agr Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/08/2019
SB-1689: As enacted, moves the jurisdiction for issuance of orders to destroy dogs that attack humans from circuit court to general sessions court; removes authorization to give notice of a petition to destroy a dog that has attacked a human to the dog's owner via certified mail so that notice of all such petitions must be made by personal service on the dog's owner. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 562 on 04/01/2014
You have voted SB-1689: As enacted, moves the jurisdiction for issuance of orders to destroy dogs that attack humans from circuit court to general sessions court; removes authorization to give notice of a petition to destroy a dog that has attacked a human to the dog's owner via certified mail so that notice of all such petitions must be made by personal service on the dog's owner. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
SB-561: As enacted, specifies that present law requirement that dogs and cats be securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state only applies to dogs and cats that are rabid or suspected of being rabid. - Amends TCA Section 68-8-108.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh
Pub. Ch. 58 on 04/03/2013
You have voted SB-561: As enacted, specifies that present law requirement that dogs and cats be securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state only applies to dogs and cats that are rabid or suspected of being rabid. - Amends TCA Section 68-8-108..
HB-1522: As enacted, moves the jurisdiction for issuance of orders to destroy dogs that attack humans from circuit court to general sessions court; removes authorization to give notice of a petition to destroy a dog that has attacked a human to the dog's owner via certified mail so that notice of all such petitions must be made by personal service on the dog's owner. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Pub. Ch. 562 on 04/01/2014
You have voted HB-1522: As enacted, moves the jurisdiction for issuance of orders to destroy dogs that attack humans from circuit court to general sessions court; removes authorization to give notice of a petition to destroy a dog that has attacked a human to the dog's owner via certified mail so that notice of all such petitions must be made by personal service on the dog's owner. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
HB-440: As enacted, specifies that present law requirement that dogs and cats be securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state only applies to dogs and cats that are rabid or suspected of being rabid. - Amends TCA Section 68-8-108.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 58 on 04/03/2013
You have voted HB-440: As enacted, specifies that present law requirement that dogs and cats be securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state only applies to dogs and cats that are rabid or suspected of being rabid. - Amends TCA Section 68-8-108..
SB-3415: As introduced, increases from $25.00 to $30.00 the amount a person must place on deposit with an animal adoption agency prior to the adoption of a cat or dog to make sure the animal is spayed or neutered. - Amends TCA Title 44.
Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero
Placed On S. C,l&a Comm. Cal. For 3/28/2012 on 03/28/2012
You have voted SB-3415: As introduced, increases from $25.00 to $30.00 the amount a person must place on deposit with an animal adoption agency prior to the adoption of a cat or dog to make sure the animal is spayed or neutered. - Amends TCA Title 44..
SB-3364: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for any person buying or selling dogs and cats as a dealer without a license from the department of agriculture and without being in compliance with all rules and regulations affecting such dealers. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero
P2c, Ref. To S. C,l&a Comm. on 02/01/2012
You have voted SB-3364: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for any person buying or selling dogs and cats as a dealer without a license from the department of agriculture and without being in compliance with all rules and regulations affecting such dealers. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
HB-3580: As introduced, increases from $25.00 to $30.00 the amount a person must place on deposit with an animal adoption agency prior to the adoption of a cat or dog to make sure the animal is spayed or neutered. - Amends TCA Title 44.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeanne Richardson
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Agriculture Subcommittee Of Agriculture Committee on 03/28/2012
You have voted HB-3580: As introduced, increases from $25.00 to $30.00 the amount a person must place on deposit with an animal adoption agency prior to the adoption of a cat or dog to make sure the animal is spayed or neutered. - Amends TCA Title 44..
HB-3488: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for any person buying or selling dogs and cats as a dealer without a license from the department of agriculture and without being in compliance with all rules and regulations affecting such dealers. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janis Sontany
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Agriculture Subcommittee Of Agriculture Committee on 03/28/2012
You have voted HB-3488: As introduced, increases from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for any person buying or selling dogs and cats as a dealer without a license from the department of agriculture and without being in compliance with all rules and regulations affecting such dealers. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 17..
You have voted SB-223: An Act To Ensure That Money from the Surcharge on Registration of Pet Food for the Sterilization of Animals is Received in a Timely Manner.
SB-2539: As introduced, authorizes dog owners to obtain an exemption from rabies vaccination requirement by obtaining a certificate of exemption from a licensed veterinarian based on a finding that the vaccine would endanger the dog's health. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley
Failed In Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 03/04/2020
You have voted SB-2539: As introduced, authorizes dog owners to obtain an exemption from rabies vaccination requirement by obtaining a certificate of exemption from a licensed veterinarian based on a finding that the vaccine would endanger the dog's health. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 8..