Kansas Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on April 2, 2022)
4 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2021-22 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 2479 | Ornate Box Turtle Restrictions: Amends Title 32 (Wildlife, Parks & Recreation), Article 10 (Enforcement), Section 1015 (Miscellaneous violations) of Kansas Statutes Annotated to make unlawful the capture or possession of ornate box turtles. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 498 | Pet Animal Facilities Inspection Program: Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act) of Kansas Statutes Annotated by adding a new section establishing the Animal Facilities Inspection Program under the supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 551 | Pet Animal Facilities Inspection Division: Amends Chapter 47 (Livestock & Domestic Animals), Article 17 (Pet Animal Act) of Kansas Statutes Annotated by adding a new section establishing the Animal Facilities Inspection Division within the Kansas Department of Agriculture. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
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