BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 5729: Dangerous wild animals
Preventing private ownership of dangerous wild animals.
Summary
- It is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
- Introduced
- February 1, 2001 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Companion bill
- HB 1725
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the private possession of dangerous wild animals;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
12 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines.
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