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ANIMAL LAW: Legislative News from Baton
Rouge
4/20/2010
You can track the progress of the bills,
go to http://www.legis.state.la.us/
or follow the progress of animal
bills here this session.
HB 219. (Rep
Karin Gaudet St. Germain, (D) - Plaquemine)
Would create the crime of illegally restraining
a dog and outlaw the primary use of chains
or tethers for restraining chained dogs.
STATUS:
Awaiting first committee hearing.
SB 73.
(Senator Heitmeier, (D) - Algiers)
Would require that only lethal injection
be used to euthanize shelter animals.
STATUS: Scheduled to
be heard today, April 20th.
HB 829.
(Rep Tony Ligi, (R) - Metairie)
Would make the act of poisoning any domestic
animal an act of 'aggravated' cruelty increasing
potential fines and jail times.
STATUS: Awaiting first
committee hearing.
HB 201.
(Rep Walker Hines, (D) New Orleans)
Would require all convicted animal abusers
to register with the parish or police department;
this information would be shared with law
enforcement officers in the enforcement
or prevention of cruelty.
STATUS:
Awaiting first committee hearing.
HB 313.
(Rep Gary L. Smith, (D) Norco
Would require all breeders to pay kennel
fees set by parishes or municipalities;
proceeds would be directed to shelters.
STATUS:
Passed House Committee. Bill goes
to the House Floor.
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