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HB24-1458

Create Division of Animal Welfare in Department of Agriculture

Concerning the creation of the division of animal welfare in the department of agriculture, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Agriculture
Bill Summary

The act creates the division of animal welfare (division) within the department of agriculture. The division is created to promote domestic animal welfare, including providing education and outreach, creating voluntary programs, and awarding grants.

APPROVED by Governor May 30, 2024

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. R. Armagost, Rep. M. Duran
Sen. D. Roberts, Sen. R. Zenzinger

Sponsor

Rep. K. McCormick, Rep. B. McLachlan

Co-sponsor

Rep. S. Bird, Rep. A. Boesenecker, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. C. Clifford, Rep. E. Epps, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. I. Jodeh, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. J. Parenti, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. B. Titone, Rep. A. Valdez, Rep. S. Woodrow
Sen. K. Priola

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details