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HB26-1133

Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program

Type Bill
Session 2026 Regular Session
Subjects
Agriculture

Concerning an environmental education program that is conducted pursuant to the "Traveling Animal Protection Act".

Bill Summary:

The "Traveling Animal Protection Act" permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The bill clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The bill defines "professional" as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional environmental education accreditation or certification.

(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.)

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
03/02/2026 Reengrossed PDF
02/27/2026 Engrossed PDF
02/04/2026 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
02/26/2026 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
02/19/2026 Initial Fiscal Note PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 26-1133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. Vote summary
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/02/2026 Third Reading BILL
43
AYE
22
NO
0
OTHER
Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
02/27/2026 L.002 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
02/25/2026 L.001 HOU Business Affairs & Labor Passed [*] PDF
Date Location Action
03/05/2026 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
03/02/2026 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
02/27/2026 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
02/25/2026 House House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/04/2026 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor