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147th General Assembly
Senate Bill # 245 w/SA 1

Primary Sponsor: Peterson Additional Sponsor(s):    Rep. Jaques
CoSponsors: { NONE...}
Introduced on : 06/10/2014
Long Title:AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 3, 9, AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS AND ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING.
Synopsis of Orginal Bill:
(without Amendments)
This bill protects animals seized in criminal activity, cruelty and animal fighting from automatic humane disposition including breeding females and puppies. Delaware is one of only thirteen states who treat animals seized in this manner. This bill also allows the shelter to receive payment for its services in a timely manner. It allows for evaluation of animals for adoptability by trained personnel. The bill also ensures that individuals involved in the criminal activity are not able to adopt the animals after their seizure or forfeiture.
Current Status: Signed   On   07/31/2014
Volume Chapter79:374
Date Governor acted:07/31/2014
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Fiscal Notes/Fee Impact:Not Required
Amendments: SA 1 to SB 245 - Passed
Committee Reports:
Senate Committee report 06/18/14 F=0 M=5 U=0----->Committee Report
House Committee Report 06/24/14 F=0 M=7 U=0---->Committee Report
Voting Reports:
Senate vote: () Passed 6/19/2014 4:29:59 PM------->Voting Record
House vote: () Passed 7/1/2014 2:40:06 AM------->Voting Record
Engrossed Version:
Engrossment------->Engrossment
Actions History:
Jul 31, 2014 - Signed by Governor
Jul 01, 2014 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 24, 2014 - Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 7 On Its Merits
Jun 20, 2014 - Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Jun 19, 2014 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 19, 2014 - Amendment SA 1 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 18, 2014 - Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Jun 17, 2014 - Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate
Jun 10, 2014 - Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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