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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to direct the Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources to establish a livestock care and standards board to ensure the humane keeping and treatment of livestock. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources to establish a Livestock Care and Standards Board to ensure the humane keeping and treatment of livestock. The board will consist of 13 members, including representatives from various organizations and experts in veterinary medicine, public health, and farming. The board will advise the Commissioner on appropriate actions to be taken to ensure the well-being of livestock and the viability of farms and related businesses. The Commissioner can promulgate regulations and voluntary standards governing the care and well-being of livestock, with the approval of a two-thirds vote of the board. The bill also requires the board to examine practices related to battery cage hen operations, swine gestation crates, and veal crates, and determine if any bans, regulations, or guidelines are necessary.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (16)
Michael Brady (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
John Scibak (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4050 (on 11/30/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H441 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H441.pdf |
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