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Louisiana Pet Evacuation bill passes unanimously through state Senate.

May 31, 2006 : 12:00 AM
The Louisiana Pet Evacuation Bill, SB 607, passed quietly and quickly through the state Senate Tuesday, with a unanimous vote of 36 to 0.

There was no floor debate on the bill, which will now go to the state House for approval. It has been referred to the House judiciary committee for consideration.

The bill will be presented to the judiciary committee by House sponsor Rep. Jack Smith, as well as by the original Senate sponsor, Sen. Heulette “Clo” Fontenot. The committee is scheduled to consider the measure on the morning of June 8, and supporters are urged to attend the hearing to keep the momentum rolling in favor of the measure.

Stay tuned to The Legal Animal for more information.

Previous stories about the pet evacuation bill:


Pet Evacuation Bill Clears Finance Committee Hurdle


Financing Question Endangers Louisiana Pet Evacuation Bill


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June 8, 2006 at 2:08 PM
posted by: nola504
Thank God. We realy needed this bill down here in LA. I encourage other people to see to it that their states draft similar legislation. No state is immune from natural or man-made disaster.
  
May 31, 2006 at 5:07 PM
posted by: doggoneguy
ALLLLL RIGHT! Way to go La. SENATE !!!!!
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