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H 3343 - Prohibits certain methods of euthanasia in animal shelters

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Chip Huggins
Last Action: 5/27/2016 - Act No. 175
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

03.24.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report.
03.17.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Animal Welfare Select subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
04.22.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.
04.21.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the House 3M Committee.
02.24.2015 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds the phrase "as a last resort" at the end of section 1(b) of the bill.
02.04.2015 The House 3M Local Government and Corrections Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments narrow down the types of drugs used for euthanasia to one type. It allows the Veterinary Board to allow other groups to provide training on euthanasia and it clarifies that no inhaled gas may be used for euthanasia.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the use of barbituric acid derivatives and carbon monoxide gas in euthanasia in animal shelters.

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