
The Kansas Legislature adjourned its 2017-18 legislative session on April 9, 2018.
8 pet industry-related issues were introduced, 6 of which were considered priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority Legislation
BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
HB 2097 | Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act), Sections 1701 (Definitions), 1702 (Animal Distributor License), 1709 (Inspections), 1710 (Disposition), 1712 (Rules & Regulations), 1721 (License & Permit Fees), and 1725 (Pet Animal Advisory Board) of KS Statutes Annotated to provide: 1) New and amended definitions; 2) New license categories and fees; and 3) A new composition of the KS Pet Animal Advisory Board. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
HB 2276 | Amends Chapter 32 (Wildlife, Parks & Recreation), Article 13 (Dangerous Regulated Animals) of Kansas Statutes pertaining to the sale and acquisition of dangerous regulated animals. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
HB 2477 | Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act), Sections 1701 (Definitions), 1721 (License & Permit Fees) of Kansas Statutes Annotated in relation to permit fees and license requirements and expiration dates. | ENACTED |
SB 47 | Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act), Sections 1701 (Definitions), 1702 (Animal Distributor License), 1709 (Inspections), 1710 (Disposition), 1712 (Rules & Regulations), 1721 (License & Permit Fees), and 1725 (Pet Animal Advisory Board) of KS Statutes Annotated to provide: 1) New and amended definitions; 2) New license categories and fees; and 3) A new composition of the KS Pet Animal Advisory Board. | MISSED DEADLINE FOR CONSIDERATION |
SB 162 | Amends Chapter 32 (Wildlife, Parks & Recreation), Article 13 (Dangerous Regulated Animals) of Kansas Statutes pertaining to the sale and acquisition of dangerous regulated animals. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
SB 286 | Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act), Sections 1701 (Definitions), 1721 (License & Permit Fees) of Kansas Statutes Annotated in relation to permit fees and license requirements and expiration dates. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
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