Rhode Island 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

HB 7641 — AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS (Prohibits the sale of dogs under 8 weeks of age unless approval for sale in writing from a licensed Rhode Island veterinarian with violations subject to imprisonment not to exceed 12 months or $1,000, or both. Pounds and shelters are exempt.)

Last action — 07/02/2018 Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 07/02/2018 Signed by Governor

  2. 07/02/2018 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/21/2018 Senate passed as amended in concurrence

  4. 06/21/2018 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/21/2018)

  5. 06/13/2018 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence

  6. 06/08/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/13/2018)

  7. 05/31/2018 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

  8. 05/31/2018 House passed as amended (floor amendment)

  9. 05/25/2018 Placed on House Calendar (05/31/2018)

  10. 05/23/2018 Committee recommends passage

  11. 05/18/2018 Scheduled for consideration (05/23/2018)

  12. 03/20/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  13. 03/16/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2018)

  14. 02/15/2018 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

AS AMENDED

Passed 69 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 35001
Republican 3002
Unaffiliated 31003
Total 69006
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
O'Brien — Yea
Walsh — Yea
Almeida — Yea
Barros — Yea
Canario — Not Voting
Cunha — Yea
Filippi — Yea
Giarrusso — Yea
Hearn — Yea
Jacquard — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Maldonado — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Morin — Yea
O'Grady — Not Voting
Regunberg — Yea
Ruggiero — Yea
Ucci — Yea
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Amore — Yea
Coughlin — Yea
Keable — Yea
Lancia — Yea
Marshall — Yea
McKiernan — Yea
Mendonca — Yea
Nardolillo — Yea
Nunes — Not Voting
Price — Yea
Ranglin-Vassell — Yea
Tobon — Yea
Williams — Yea
Winfield — Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Not Voting
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT

Passed 69 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31003
Democratic 35001
Republican 3002
Total 69006
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Ucci — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
Almeida — Yea
Amore — Yea
Barros — Yea
Canario — Not Voting
Coughlin — Yea
Cunha — Yea
Filippi — Not Voting
Giarrusso — Yea
Hearn — Yea
Jacquard — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Keable — Yea
Lancia — Yea
Maldonado — Yea
McLaughlin — Yea
Morin — Yea
O'Grady — Yea
Regunberg — Yea
Ruggiero — Yea
Walsh — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Vella-Wilkinson — Yea
Williams — Yea
Marshall — Yea
McKiernan — Yea
Mendonca — Yea
Nardolillo — Yea
Nunes — Not Voting
Price — Yea
Ranglin-Vassell — Yea
Tobon — Yea
Winfield — Yea
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Not Voting
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7641?
HB 7641 is sponsored by K. Joseph Shekarchi (Democratic), O'Brien, Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Winfield, and Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7641?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2018. Enacted.
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