09RS HB240

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HB 240/LM (BR 375) - R. Adams, J. Greer, M. Marzian, B. Montell, R. Rand

AN ACT relating to animals.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to require spaying or neutering of dogs and cats as a prerequisite to release from a releasing agency; define "releasing agency" and "veterinarian"; establish spay-neuter requirements; allow for cooperative agreements between governing bodies, veterinarians; declare that no local spay-neuter ordinance shall be superseded.

HB 240 - AMENDMENTS

HFA (1, R. Adams) - Clarify that the Act does not supersede local ordinances relating to mandatory spaying or neutering.

     Feb 4-introduced in House
     Feb 5-to Agriculture & Small Business (H)
     Feb 9-posted in committee
     Feb 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed
     Feb 12-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23, 2009
     Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1)
     Feb 24-received in Senate
     Feb 26-to Agriculture (S)

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