House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Enacts new Article 4A of GS Chapter 19A establishing the Spay/Neuter Advisory Board (Board) of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Department) (previously established the Animal Welfare Advisory Board). Provides details regarding duties of the Board, appointment of membership of the Board, and terms of membership. Calrifies that the Spay/Neuter Donation and Memorial Fund (Fund) is a nonreverting, interest-bearing special account in the Department. Clarifies that up to 2% of the Fund may be used for administrative costs. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.
SPAY/NEUTER ADVISORY BOARD/FUND (NEW).
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TO ESTABLISH THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE SPAY/NEUTER DONATION AND MEMORIAL FUND.Intro. by McElraft.
Status: Ref To Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources (Senate Action) (Jun 2 2011)
Bill History:
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 House: Filed
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 House: Ref To Com On Agriculture
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Tue, 31 May 2011 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 31 May 2011 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 31 May 2011 House: Placed On Cal For 6/1/2011
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Wed, 1 Jun 2011 House: Passed 2nd & 3rd Reading
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 Senate: Rec From House
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources
H 816
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 816 (2011-2012)Summary date: May 31 2011 - View Summary
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Bill H 816 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 7 2011 - View Summary
Enacts new Article 4A of GS Chapter 19A establishing the nine member Animal Welfare Advisory Board (Board) of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Department) to promote animal welfare initiatives and oversee the expenditure of funds in the newly created Spay/Neuter Donation and Memorial Fund (Fund). Requires the Board to operate an animal shelter mentoring program. Provides for membership appointment, terms, and removal.
Provides that the Fund is separate from the Spay/Neuter Account and that it consists of donations, memorials, and other private contributions made to the Fund for spaying and neutering dogs and cats. Provides that a county, city, or nonprofit is eligible for reimbursement from the Fund if the Board determines that the entity offers one or more of five specified programs year round in order to reduce the cost of spaying and neutering. Requires the Department to report annually in February to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division on contributions made to and reimbursements made from the Fund. Effective July 1, 2011.
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