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HI SB2208

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Hee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund administered by the Department of Budget and Finance to reduce feral animal populations through spaying and neutering programs, public education, and prevention of homeless animal overpopulation.

  • Allows taxpayers with state income tax refunds of a specified amount to designate a portion of their refund to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund via a check-off option on their tax return.

  • Creates an advisory committee of up to eight members (including representatives from humane societies, animal rescue organizations, veterinarians, and the general public) to establish eligibility criteria and procedures for fund disbursements.

  • Requires the advisory committee to submit annual reports to the Director of Finance documenting fund disbursements and carryover amounts within ninety days of each fiscal year's close.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050, and repeals July 1, 2055, though tax return provisions apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011.

Legislative Description

Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2012
Judiciary and Labor1/25/2012
Agriculture1/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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