Companion animal; surgical sterilization program, fund, penalty. (SB698)

Introduced By

Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Moneta)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Companion animal surgical sterilization program; fund; penalty. Establishes a fund to reimburse participating veterinarians for the surgical sterilizations they perform on eligible cats or dogs. The bill provides that a surcharge of $50 per ton of pet food distributed in the Commonwealth be deposited in the fund and such pet food be exempted from the existing litter tax. An animal will be eligible for sterilization under the program if it is a feral or free-roaming cat or is owned by a low-income individual or a releasing agency such as an animal shelter. The bill establishes penalties for providing false information or submitting false payment requests. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
11/26/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100718D
11/26/2014Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
01/21/2015Impact statement from DPB (SB698)
01/29/2015Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Brenda Kirk writes:

Please pass this Bill.

Thank you.