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MA S533

To provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Specifically, it amends existing laws to allow the commissioner to use funds from the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund to support other measures that improve animal health and welfare, with the majority support of an advisory committee. Additionally, the bill states that any fines collected for animal-related violations will not revert to the General Fund, but instead be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund and made available for use in subsequent fiscal years.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2650 (on 02/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S533
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S533.pdf
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