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H4849Introduced in the House

Related to the enforcement of chapter 140

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Brian Ashe, District 02-HAM

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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