2011 Senate Bill 210

Exempt certified zoos from certain animal laws

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To exempt zoos accredited by the Zoological Association of America from the fees and permit requirements of the state large carnivore act.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

July 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S­1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 13, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 11, 2011

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 11, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Nov. 28, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.