2013 House Bill 4168 / 2014 Public Act 32

Repeal mandate for sheriffs to kill unlicensed dogs

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Margaret O’Brien (R-61)

To repeal a 1919 law that requires county sheriffs to locate and kill all unlicensed dogs, and which defines failure to do so as nonfeasance in office.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

May 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 15, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 16, 2013

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 22, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Feb. 18, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To repeal a 1919 law that requires county sheriffs to locate and kill all unlicensed dogs, and which defines failure to do so as nonfeasance in office.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 11, 2014