23 pet industry-related issues were proposed in the 2019-2020 legislative session, 15 of which were designated as priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| 2019-2020 (ADJOURNED ON 3/12/2020) |
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BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Chapter 16.08 (Dogs) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section prohibiting breed-based dog regulations. | ENACTED | |
Amends Title 70 (Public Health & Safety) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new chapter to prohibit the issuance of single-use plastic carryout bags by retail stores. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 63 (Personal Property), Chapter 63.10 (Consumer Leases) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section to prohibit leasing contracts for dogs and cats. | ENACTED | |
Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Chapter 16.52 (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of the Revised Code of Washington to restrict the sale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Chapter 16.52 (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new Section to provide that a retail pet store may not sell or offer for sale any dog or cat. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Section 16.52 (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of the Revised Code of Washington to prohibit the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 16 (Animals & Livestock), Chapter 16.08 (Dogs) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section prohibiting breed-based dog regulations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 63 (Personal Property), Chapter 63.10 (Consumer Leases) of the Revised Code of Washington by adding a new section protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices when acquiring a dog or cat through a lease or other contract. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Amends Title 82 (Excise Taxes), Chapter 82.04 (Business & Occupation Tax), Section 299 (Workforce Education Investment Surcharges) of the Revised Code of Washington to exempt veterinary services from the business and occupation surcharge. | DIED IN COMMITTEE | |
Proposed ordinance amends Title 7 (Animals) of Kitsap County, WA Code by creating a new Chapter 7.09 (Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats) to restrict the retail sale of dogs and cats in the county. | ADOPTED | |
Ordinance No. 1418 amends Title 6 (Animals) of Gig Harbor, WA Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 6.15 (Pet Shops) to restrict the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in the city. | ADOPTED | |
Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Section 7.16.080 (Operation Requirements) of Port Orchard, WA Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats by city pet shops. | ADOPTED | |
Amends Title 6 (Animals) of Olympia, WA Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 6.01 (Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores. | ADOPTED |
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