PET SHOPS; ANIMAL WELFARE                                                              H.B. 4898 (S-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4898 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor:  Representative Michael D. McCready

House Committee:  Appropriations

Senate Committee:  Agriculture

CONTENT

The bill would amend Public Act 287 of 1969, which regulates pet shops and animal shelters, to modify or include definitions for certain terms.

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 339. (Senate Bill 339 (S-2) would amend Public Act 287 of 1969 to require the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to promulgate rules establishing standards for dog breeding operations, and to establish the Animal Welfare Commission.)

The House bill would define "animal welfare" as the standards of care and treatment for animals, including, but not limited to, husbandry, housing, sanitation, nutrition, and veterinary care, to ensure their physical health and psychological well-being.

"Commission" would mean the Animal Welfare Commission created in Section 11 (which Senate Bill 339 (S-2) would amend).

MCL 287.331                                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  12-2-16                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Bruce Baker

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.