AZ House gives preliminary OK to stricter laws against animal cruelty

House gives preliminary approval to stricter laws against animal cruelty

The measure still needs a final roll-call vote before it goes to the Senate, which already has approved similar language, but on a different bill.

Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations

Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, the House approved an animal cruelty bill that would bring criminal charges against people who abuse their pets. Senate Bill 1658 passed the House 34-18 on June 12 with bipartisan support despite objections from some Republicans who viewed certain provisions of th…

AZ House gives preliminary OK to stricter laws against animal cruelty

PHOENIX — The state House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to stricter laws against animal cruelty -- but only after a proponent agreed to eliminate some key provisions -- like providing suitable drinking water.

Arizona animal cruelty bill moving along after adjustments

PHOENIX — The state House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to stricter laws against animal cruelty — but only after a proponent agreed to eliminate some key provisions — like providing suitable drinking water.

Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations - Rose Law Group Reporter

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents the Humane Society.) By Jamar Younger | AZ Capitol Times Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, the House approved an animal cruelty bill that would bring criminal charges against people who abuse their pets. Senate Bill 1658 passed the House 34-18 on June 12 with b…