BILL · 1993–94 SESSION
HB 1951: Cruelty to animals
Changing cruelty to animals provisions.
Summary
- Designates additional persons that may investigate any violations under chapter 16.52 RCW. Specifies the elements of cruelty to animals which constitute a gross misdemeanor offense. Provides that any individual or organization that interferes with the proper holding and transfer of an animal shall be liable for any losses or damages incurred. Repeals RCW 16.52.030, 16.52.040, and 16.52.095.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 17, 1993
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- David Chappell (D-20)
- Introduced
- February 17, 1993 in the House
- Last action
- March 11, 1994
- Companion bill
- SB 5532
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: David Chappell (D-20)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 1951 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1951 (2017–18) Public emp. bargaining/OPMA
- HB 1951 (2015–16) Unmarked law enf. vehicles
- HB 1951 (2013–14) Front license plates display
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