Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee
Jessica Bourque 271-2104
HB 86-FN-LOCAL, increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.
Hearing Date: March 25, 2025
Time Opened: 9:27 a.m. Time Closed: 9:30 a.m.
Members of the Committee Present: Senators Gray, Lang, Rochefort, Perkins Kwoka and Long
Members of the Committee Absent: None
Bill Analysis: This bill increases the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.
Sponsors:
Rep. St. Clair | Rep. Sellers | Rep. Soucy |
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Who supports the bill: Brodie Deshaies
Who opposes the bill: Moira Ryan
Summary of testimony presented:
Senator Lang introduced the bill on behalf of the prime sponsor, Representative St. Clair.
Moira Ryan
- Sees this as the cost of doing business for cities and towns.
- Some people can’t afford to license their dogs, and Ms. Ryan believes it is unfair to add this charge on top of the licensing fee.
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Date Hearing Report completed: March 27, 2025