An Act Relating To Animals.

This act is related to animals and aims to address various issues concerning their welfare and protection. It includes provisions to prevent animal cruelty, improve their living conditions, regulate animal breeding practices, and establish guidelines for their care. The bill may also propose measures to enhance enforcement of animal protection laws and increase penalties for offenders. Overall, the act seeks to promote the well-being of animals and ensure they are treated humanely in various settings.

• 2024-01-22: introduced in House

• 2024-01-22: to Committee on Committees (H)

• 2024-03-05: to Agriculture (H)

• 2024-03-11: taken from Agriculture (H)

• 2024-03-11: 1st reading

• 2024-03-11: returned to Agriculture (H)

• 2024-03-12: taken from Agriculture (H)

• 2024-03-12: 2nd reading

• 2024-03-12: returned to Agriculture (H)

• 2024-03-13: reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

• 2024-03-14: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 15, 2024

• 2024-03-21: 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

• 2024-03-22: received in Senate

• 2024-03-22: to Committee on Committees (S)

• 2024-03-25: to Agriculture (S)

• 2024-03-26: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

• 2024-03-27: 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

• 2024-03-27: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 28, 2024

• 2024-03-28: 3rd reading, passed 37-1

• 2024-03-28: received in House

• 2024-03-28: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

• 2024-03-28: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

• 2024-03-28: delivered to Governor

• 2024-04-09: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 140)