Pets

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Microchip Identification. [SB-1387]
Requires dog and cat owners to microchip their pets. Takes effect 1/1/2022. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Act 005, Special Session 2021, 07/06/21. on 07/08/2021

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

Landlords; deceased tenant; pets [HB-2507]
Landlords; deceased tenant; pets

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shawnna Bolick Transmitted To Governor on 04/01/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

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. [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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

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. [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

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama The Committee(s) On Agr Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/08/2019

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State (Maine)
Maine 127th Legislature

An Act To Restrict the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops [HB-335]
An Act To Restrict the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Chenette Placed In The Legislative Files. (dead) on 06/23/2015

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State (Maine)
Maine 127th Legislature

An Act To Amend the Maine Veterinary Practice Act [SB-1591]
An Act To Amend the Maine Veterinary Practice Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Dill Pursuant To Joint Rule 310.3 Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 03/10/2016

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

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. [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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

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-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

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State (Maine)
Maine 124th Legislature

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-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

Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Sherman (s) Passed To Be Enacted - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required In Concurrence on 05/13/2009

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State (Michigan)
Michigan 95th Legislature

A resolution to declare February 23, 2010, as Spay Day in the state of Michigan. [HR-210]
A resolution to declare February 23, 2010, as Spay Day in the state of Michigan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rebekah Warren Introduced By Representative Rebekah Warren on 02/23/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

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. [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

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