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2007 House Bill 4552: Increase penalties for certain animal abuse crimes
Public Act 339 of 2008
Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D) on March 29, 2007
To revise the animal abuse crime sentencing guidelines to allow for the consecutive sentences proposed by House Bill 4551 for abusing two or more animals, or abuse that results in the death of an animal. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 29, 2007
Reported in the House on June 13, 2007
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on June 14, 2007
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 14, 2007
Received in the Senate on June 19, 2007
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 19, 2007
Reported in the Senate on September 25, 2008
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-6) be adopted and that the bill then be adopted.
Substitute offered in the Senate on December 3, 2008
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
Received in the House on December 4, 2008
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on December 23, 2008