BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1652

HB 1652: Animal cruelty

Revising provisions relating to animal cruelty.

Summary

  • The animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and county ordinances prohibiting animal cruelty, and humane societies that are under contract with the city or county to enforce those laws.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1652), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 1994
  4. Passed SenateMar 3, 1994
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 1, 1994
Prime sponsor
Sandra Romero (D-22)
Introduced
February 5, 1993 in the House
Last action
April 1, 1994
Session law
Chapter 261, Laws of 1994
Versions
HB 1652, ESHB 1652

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 15, 1994
Version voted on: ESHB 1652
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican32201
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

March 3, 1994
Version voted on: ESHB 1652
42 Yea 5 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27010
Republican15510
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1994
Version voted on: ESHB 1652
41 Yea 1 Nay 2 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23014
Republican18111
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1994
Version voted on: ESHB 1652
94 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican32201
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 1652 in other sessions

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