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House 2000 - Petition of James E. Vallee relative to investigations of complaints against vicious dogs for damages incurred by persons and property.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 07/21/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4987

Sponsor:

  • James E. Vallee

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 14 am at 11:00 in Gardner Auditorium
  • 05/02/08 H Rules suspended
  • 05/02/08 H Reporting date extended to Wednesday, June 10, 2008 -HJ 1400
  • 05/06/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1559
  • 06/19/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, July 17, 2008 -HJ 1610
  • 06/23/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1918
  • 07/21/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4987

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