Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the reporting of missing livestock to the department of agriculture.
Bill Summary:
The bill directs the division of brand inspection (division) in the department of agriculture and the state board of stock inspection commissioners in the department of agriculture to receive reports of lost or stolen livestock. The board, in consultation with the division, shall adopt rules, which rules must be reviewed and approved by the division, to facilitate coordination between law enforcement and livestock owners related to the reporting of lost or stolen livestock. On or before December 31, 2026, the division shall implement procedures that:
- Facilitate efficient coordination with law enforcement, including procedures to ensure that reports of stolen livestock are provided to relevant law enforcement within twenty-four hours after the division receives a report of stolen livestock; and
- Ensure that the public is notified of lost or stolen livestock.
The procedures implemented by the division may vary by geographic region depending on the needs of the region.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Rod Pelton
Senator
James Coleman
Representative
Regina English
Representative
Larry Don Suckla
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-136 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-136, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
0
NO
3
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | L.002 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/09/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
| 04/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/10/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
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