Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
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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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| 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
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Vote record |
| 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 |
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