RI H8197 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 20 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-20 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 20 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-07-20 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the use of bullhooks or similar devices designed to inflict pain for the purpose of training or controlling the behavior of elephants utilized in traveling shows.
Title
Cruelty To Animals
Sponsors
| Rep. Patricia Serpa [D] | Rep. William O'Brien [D] | Rep. Joseph Shekarchi [D] | Rep. Dennis Canario [D] |
| Rep. Deborah Ruggiero [D] |
Roll Calls
2016-06-18 - Senate - Passage (Y: 27 N: 0 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-07 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-07 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2016-07-18 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2016-06-18 | Senate | Senate passed in concurrence |
| 2016-06-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2016) |
| 2016-06-07 | House | House read and passed |
| 2016-06-03 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/07/2016) |
| 2016-05-31 | House | Committee recommends passage |
| 2016-05-27 | House | Scheduled for consideration (05/31/2016) |
| 2016-05-18 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-05-13 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/18/2016) |
| 2016-05-11 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
