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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5212

SB 5212: Adoption of research animals

Concerning the adoption of dogs and cats used for science or research purposes.

Summary

  • Requires institutions of higher education and non-profit research facilities to first offer dogs or cats used for science or research purposes up for adoption through a rescue organization prior to euthanasia.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5212), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 18, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2019
  5. GovernorApr 29, 2019
  6. LawApr 29, 2019
Prime sponsor
Guy Palumbo (D-1)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
April 29, 2019
Session law
Chapter 184, Laws of 2019
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5212, SSB 5212

AN ACT Relating to adoption of dogs and cats used for science or research purposes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Guy Palumbo (D-1)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Lynda Wilson R-17Christine Rolfes D-23Mark Mullet D-5Claire Wilson D-30Senator D-22Patty Kuderer D-48

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019
Version voted on: SSB 5212
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2019
Version voted on: SSB 5212
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2019
Version voted on: SSB 5212
47 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican18020
How each member voted

Absent (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (SSB 5212)
  2. Chapter 184, 2019 Laws. (SSB 5212)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5212)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5212)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5212)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5212)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 0. (SSB 5212)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5212)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5212)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5212)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 5212)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5212)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5212)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5212)
  15. CWD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5212)
  16. First reading, referred to College & Workforce Development. (SSB 5212)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5212)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5212)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5212)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5212)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5212)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5212)
  26. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

SB 5212 in other sessions

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