MA H2669

Bill

Designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/25/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill would establish October as "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month" in Massachusetts. It requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation to increase public awareness and encourage the adoption of shelter and rescue dogs in the state. The goal is to promote the adoption of dogs from shelters and rescue organizations during the month of October.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Bruce Ayers (D), Josh Cutler (D), Carole Fiola (D), Bill Galvin (D), Colleen Garry (D), Susan Gifford (R), Carlos González (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), John Rogers (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Walter Timilty (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 09/16/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2669

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2669
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2669.pdf

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