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Minutes for HB2583 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Increasing the criminal penalties for harming or killing certain dogs and horses and requiring restitution for such offense to include certain expenses.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 6, 2024
The Chair called for final action on HB2583. Natalie Scott provided an overview of the bill.
Representative Schlingensiepen proposed an amendment that would have replacement costs include training costs, personnel expenses and costs associated with boarding the animal during training. (Attachment 1)
Representative Schlingensiepen moved, Representative Carmichael seconded, to adopt the amendment. The motion carried. Representatives Schlingensiepen, Carmichael, and Martinez requested their "aye" votes be recorded.
Representative Carmichael proposed an amendment that would restore the status quo to the penalty as it relates to assistance dogs. (Attachment 2)
Representative Carmichael moved, Representative Schlingensiepen seconded, to adopt the amendment. The motion carried. Representatives Schlingensiepen, Carmichael, and Martinez requested their "aye" votes be recorded.
Representative Maughan moved, Representative Schlingensiepen seconded, to recommend HB2583 as amended, favorably for passage. The motion carried. Representatives Schlingensiepen, Carmichael, and Martinez requested their "aye" votes be recorded.
