2018 House Bill 5917

Expand state dog sale regulations

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-47)

To preempt local government regulations on pet shops that comply with the state dog sale restrictions and mandates proposed by House Bill 5916.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 16, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 28, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-47)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that allows locals to regulate but not ban pet shops.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Bill Sowerby (D-31)

To permit local governments to impose pet shop regulations that are more stringent that what is required by state law.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2018

Passed in the House 56 to 52 (details)

To permit local government to regulate pet shops, but prohibit them from imposing an "arbitrary ban" on them. See also House Bill 5916.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2018

Passed in the Senate 23 to 14 (details)

To permit local government to regulate pet shops, but prohibit them from imposing an "arbitrary ban" on them. See also House Bill 5916.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018