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CS/HB 765: Animal Protection [SPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee ; Garcia, L. ; Abruzzo ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Ambler ; Bogdanoff ; Brisé ; Culp ; Eisnaugle ; Fitzgerald ; Pafford ; Rehwinkel Vasilinda ; Robaina ; Roberson, Y ; Sachs

Animal Protection [SPSC]; Revises veterinary licensure exemption pertaining to certain persons practicing temporarily in state; provides circumstances that render inapplicable veterinary licensure exemption pertaining to part-time & independent contractors; prohibits specified acts relating to horsemeat for human consumption; provides penalties; increases classification of offenses related to horsemeat for human consumption, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2010 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/14/2010 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-87
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/20/2010 House • Filed
    2/5/2010 House • Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy (GGPC); Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council
    3/1/2010 House • On Committee agenda-- Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy (GGPC), 03/03/10, 2:00 pm, Reed Hall
    3/2/2010 House • Introduced, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy (GGPC); Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations (CGHC); General Government Policy Council -HJ 00070; On Committee agenda-- Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy (GGPC), 03/03/10, 2:00 pm, Reed Hall
    3/3/2010 House • CS by Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy (GGPC); YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -HJ 00218
    3/4/2010 House • CS read 1st time on 03/04/10 -HJ 00216; Pending review of CS under Rule 7.20
    3/8/2010 House • Original reference(s) removed: Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations (CGHC); CS referred to General Government Policy Council -HJ 00225; Now in General Government Policy Council
    3/9/2010 House • On Council agenda-- General Government Policy Council, 03/11/10, 11:15 am, Morris Hall
    3/11/2010 House • Favorable by- General Government Policy Council; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 00269; Placed on Calendar -HJ 00269
    4/20/2010 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -HJ 00782; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00782
    4/21/2010 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 00803; CS passed as amended; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 00803
    4/21/2010 Senate • In Messages; Received -SJ 00718; Referred to Criminal Justice; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00718; Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00699; Substituted for CS/SB 1708 -SJ 00699; Read 2nd time -SJ 00699
    4/22/2010 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 00736; CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 00736
    4/23/2010 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 01032
    4/30/2010 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -HJ 01700
    5/14/2010 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-87

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  • CS/HB 765, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/26/2010 at 4:54 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 1708 (c1) Unlawful Slaughter of Horses [SPSC] Crist Compare Last Action: 4/21/2010 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00699; Amendment(s) adopted (652748, 446552, 161094) -SJ 00699; Substituted CS/HB 765 -SJ 00699; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 765 (Ch. 2010-87) -SJ 00699
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    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    474.203 Exemptions.
    500.451 Horse meat; sale for human consumption.
    828.073 Animals found in distress; when agent may take charge; hearing; disposition; sale.
    828.125 Killing or aggravated abuse of registered breed horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.
    828.28

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  • CS/HB 765, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/20/2010 at 7:29 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/21/2010 10:43 AM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays
    4/22/2010 11:56 AM Senate 38 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    474.203 Exemptions.
    500.451 Horse meat; sale for human consumption.
    828.073 Animals found in distress; when agent may take charge; hearing; disposition; sale.
    828.125 Killing or aggravated abuse of registered breed horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.
    828.28

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  • CS/HB 765, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/4/2010 at 4:16 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    General Government Policy Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    General Government Policy Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    049739 - Amendment
    Abruzzo 3/16/2010
    9:03 AM
    PDF
    hierarchy 214935 - Amendment to Amendment (049739)
    Abruzzo 3/16/2010
    11:55 AM
    PDF
    899699 - Amendment
    Garcia, L. 3/30/2010
    12:54 PM
    PDF
    hierarchy 123643 - Amendment to Amendment (899699)
    Bogdanoff 4/20/2010
    11:55 AM
    PDF
    960727 - Amendment
    Garcia, L. 4/20/2010
    9:58 AM
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (4)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    474.203 Exemptions.
    500.451 Horse meat; sale for human consumption.
    828.073 Animals found in distress; when agent may take charge; hearing; disposition; sale.
    828.125 Killing or aggravated abuse of registered breed horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.

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  • HB 765, Original Filed Version Posted 1/20/2010 at 9:55 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    500.451 Horse meat; sale for human consumption.
    828.125 Killing or aggravated abuse of registered breed horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.

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