BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 6256: Animal cruelty
Changing provisions relating to prevention of cruelty to animals.
Summary
- The humane, normal, and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided exemption from the cruelty statute. The humane, normal and usual use of animals for activities such as logging, riding, and showing is provided exemption.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6256), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 14, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bob Morton (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 14, 1998 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bob Morton (R-7)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
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SB 6256 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 6256 (2023–24) Solar consumer protections
- SB 6256 (2019–20) Heating oil insurance
- SB 6256 (2017–18) Canada/accounting firms
- SB 6256 (2015–16) Energy financing voter app.
- SB 6256 (2013–14) Motorcycle road guard certif
- SB 6256 (2011–12) Gangs/commercial sex abuse
- SB 6256 (2009–10) Commercial forestry land