Introduced
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To authorize the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to impose additional regulations on “large scale breeding kennels,” defined as ones where more at least 15 female dogs are housed for purposes of breeding. Breeding kennels with more than 50 adult female dogs would be banned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that imposes a $500 annual license fee on large-scale dog breeding kennels.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the state to inspect at least 50 percent of large dog breeding kennels each year.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 83 to 20 (details)
To authorize the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to impose additional regulations on “large scale breeding kennels,” defined as ones where more at least 15 female dogs are housed for purposes of breeding. Also, to impose an annual $500 license fee on these operations.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
