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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a commission on livestock shelter requirements within the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop standards for the appropriate sheltering of livestock from weather elements. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission on livestock shelter requirements within the Department of Agricultural Resources. The commission, consisting of seven members including representatives from various animal welfare organizations and farming groups, will develop standards for the appropriate sheltering of livestock from weather elements, taking into account the species, age, and condition of the animals. The standards will be published within 18 months and will serve as the basis for enforcement by designated special state police officers. The commission will reconvene at the request of the Commissioner or any three members to update the livestock shelter requirements as needed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Harold Naughton (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Paul Schmid (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H868 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H868.pdf |
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