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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 15, 2024 AK HB 125 Amends Statutes Relating to Trapping Cabins and Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 15, 2024 AK SB 189 Establishes a Big Game Guide Concession Area Permit Program on Land in the State Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
May 11, 2024 AK SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 3, 2024 CO SB 24-171 Authorizes the Reintroduction of Wolverines Into the State Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
April 30, 2024 National HR 764 Trust the Science Act Bill Passed - House (209 - 205)
April 30, 2024 National HR 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (214 - 201)
April 11, 2024 National HR 2560 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (332 - 82)
March 5, 2024 WY SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Failed - House (28 - 34)
Feb. 22, 2024 SD SB 172 Authorizes Individuals to Take Temporary Responsibility of a Feral Cat for Spaying or Neutering Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
Jan. 29, 2024 SD SB 54 Increases Criteria to Qualify for Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses Bill Passed - House (37 - 29)
Nov. 9, 2023 MI SB 441 Amends Reporting Requirements for the Commercial Fishing Industry Bill Passed - House (87 - 20)
July 27, 2023 National S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - House (220 - 209)
July 27, 2023 National S J Res 9 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 206)
July 6, 2023 PA HB 1210 Authorizes Animals to be Included in Protection from Abuse Orders Bill Passed - House (130 - 73)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 2915 Prohibits Retail Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 12)
May 25, 2023 NV SB 269 Amends Prohibitions on the Legal Ways Dogs May be Restrained Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
May 9, 2023 IL SB 1883 Prohibits Human Contact With Bears or Other Nonhuman Primates Bill Passed - House (73 - 35)
May 8, 2023 AK HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
April 24, 2023 ND HB 1371 Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 20)
April 24, 2023 CO SB 23-163 Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers Bill Passed - House (61 - 3)
April 11, 2023 IA HF 651 Prohibits the Banning of Certain Breeds of Dogs Bill Passed - House (82 - 16)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 720 Establishes State Horse Thoroughbred Racing Commission Bill Passed - House (137 - 3)
March 12, 2023 NM SB 9 Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2023 MS SB 2228 Authorizes the Sale of Pet Insurance Bill Passed - House (103 - 9)
Feb. 17, 2023 UT HB 137 Establishes Brine Shrimp as the State Crustacean Bill Passed - House (45 - 24)
Feb. 9, 2023 IA HF 175 Amends List of Fur Bearing Animals to Include Black Bears and Authorizes Hunting Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
Jan. 24, 2023 IN HB 1306 Increases Penalty for Killing Law Enforcement Animal Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
Nov. 14, 2022 National HR 5441 PAST Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (304 - 111)
Sept. 21, 2022 MI HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting (73 - 33)
July 29, 2022 National HR 263 Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Passed - House (278 - 134)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 14, 2022 National HR 2773 Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (231 - 190)
June 3, 2022 NY S 1130 Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores Bill Passed - House (134 - 15)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
April 29, 2022 AK SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit (36 - 2)
April 28, 2022 OK SB 1696 Extends Hunting License Expiration Dates Bill Passed - House (79 - 1)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
April 8, 2022 MD HB 16 Specifies When Dogs May Not Be Left Unattended Outdoors (118 - 15)
March 10, 2022 MD HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - House (112 - 25)
March 10, 2022 MD HB 52 Prohibits Sale of Certain Animal Parts, Products Bill Passed - House (125 - 14)
March 3, 2022 ID H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
March 1, 2022 UT HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
Feb. 17, 2022 AR SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
Jan. 28, 2022 UT HB 112 Prohibits All Forms of Animal Fighting Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
Jan. 27, 2022 IN HB 1248 Prohibits Big Cat and Bear Cub Owners from Allowing Public Interaction Bill Passed - House (68 - 27)
Sept. 10, 2021 CA SB 715 Extends Restrictions on Gun Control Loopholes by Requiring Verification on Hunting Licenses Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 22)
April 29, 2021 MT SB 98 Reduces Restrictions on Killing/Taking of Grizzly Bears Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 32)
April 29, 2021 MO HB 508 Increases Penalties for Knowingly Releasing Feral Hogs Into the Wild Bill Passed - House (108 - 38)
April 27, 2021 ID S 1211 Authorizes Removal of 90 Percent of the Wolf Population Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
April 26, 2021 MT SB 306 Expands the Size of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
April 22, 2021 OH SB 28 Authorizes the Use of Owls for Falconry Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
April 14, 2021 IL HB 1711 Prohibits Puppy Mills Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
March 2, 2021 WA HB 1117 Amends the States Comprehensive Planning Network to Improve Salmon Recovery Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
March 1, 2021 ID H 187 Authorizes Fish and Game Officers to Enforce Motorized Vehicle Restrictions Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
Feb. 15, 2021 MT HB 202 Specifies Hunting Permits are Once-in-a-Lifetime Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
Feb. 11, 2021 KY SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
Feb. 11, 2021 MO HB 574 Limits Law Enforcement and Regulators Ability to Inspect Farm and Dog Breeding Operations Bill Passed - House (109 - 43)
Jan. 21, 2021 MT HB 124 Authorizes Shooting Big Game if it Collides with a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
Dec. 3, 2020 National HR 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Passed - House (272 - 114)
June 11, 2020 OH HB 33 Requires Social Service Professionals to Alert Authorities When They Suspect Animal Abuse Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
May 20, 2020 PA HB 2440 Classifies Shooting Ranges, Sportsman Clubs, Hunting Facilities, and Firearm Businesses as "Life-Sustaining" Bill Passed - House (124 - 78)
March 2, 2020 VA SB 1030 Prohibits Dangerous Captive Animal Exhibits Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
Feb. 6, 2020 MI HB 4567 Amends Fishing Regulations Bill Passed - House (72 - 32)
Jan. 29, 2020 VA HB 119 Requires Milk be Defined as the Lacteal Secretion Obtained by the Complete Milking of a Hooved Animal Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ S 2905 Prohibits Sale of Shark Fins Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
Nov. 6, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
Nov. 5, 2019 MI HB 4687 Repeals Prohibition of Deer-Baiting Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
June 4, 2019 NY S 5532 Prohibits Declawing Cats Bill Passed - House (113 - 31)
May 23, 2019 CA AB 44 Prohibits the Sale and Manufacturing of Fur Products Bill Passed - House (52 - 16)
May 23, 2019 CA AB 1254 Prohibits Hunting of Bobcats Bill Passed - House (54 - 21)
May 23, 2019 CA AB 454 Establishes Protections for Migratory Birds Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
May 21, 2019 IL SB 241 Prohibits Use of Animal Testing on Manufacturer Products Sold in the State Bill Passed - House (85 - 25)
April 18, 2019 WA HB 1579 Increases Catch Limits for Bass, Walleye, and Catfish Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 37)
April 5, 2019 MD HB 298 Establishes Oyster Sanctuaries Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 43)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/15 HB 125 Amends Statutes Relating to Trapping Cabins and Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/15 SB 189 Establishes a Big Game Guide Concession Area Permit Program on Land in the State Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
5/11 SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/03 SB 24-171 Authorizes the Reintroduction of Wolverines Into the State Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
4/30 HR 764 Trust the Science Act Bill Passed - House (209 - 205)
4/30 HR 615 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (214 - 201)
4/11 HR 2560 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (332 - 82)
3/05 SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Failed - House (28 - 34)
2/22 SB 172 Authorizes Individuals to Take Temporary Responsibility of a Feral Cat for Spaying or Neutering Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
1/29 SB 54 Increases Criteria to Qualify for Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses Bill Passed - House (37 - 29)
11/09 SB 441 Amends Reporting Requirements for the Commercial Fishing Industry Bill Passed - House (87 - 20)
7/27 S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - House (220 - 209)
7/27 S J Res 9 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 206)
7/06 HB 1210 Authorizes Animals to be Included in Protection from Abuse Orders Bill Passed - House (130 - 73)
6/23 HB 2915 Prohibits Retail Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 12)
5/25 SB 269 Amends Prohibitions on the Legal Ways Dogs May be Restrained Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
5/09 SB 1883 Prohibits Human Contact With Bears or Other Nonhuman Primates Bill Passed - House (73 - 35)
5/08 HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
4/24 HB 1371 Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 20)
4/24 SB 23-163 Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers Bill Passed - House (61 - 3)
4/11 HF 651 Prohibits the Banning of Certain Breeds of Dogs Bill Passed - House (82 - 16)
4/10 SB 720 Establishes State Horse Thoroughbred Racing Commission Bill Passed - House (137 - 3)
3/12 SB 9 Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
2/28 SB 2228 Authorizes the Sale of Pet Insurance Bill Passed - House (103 - 9)
2/17 HB 137 Establishes Brine Shrimp as the State Crustacean Bill Passed - House (45 - 24)
2/09 HF 175 Amends List of Fur Bearing Animals to Include Black Bears and Authorizes Hunting Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
1/24 HB 1306 Increases Penalty for Killing Law Enforcement Animal Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
11/14 HR 5441 PAST Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (304 - 111)
9/21 HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting (73 - 33)
7/29 HR 263 Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Passed - House (278 - 134)
6/16 HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/14 HR 2773 Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (231 - 190)
6/03 S 1130 Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores Bill Passed - House (134 - 15)
5/03 SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
4/29 SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit (36 - 2)
4/28 SB 1696 Extends Hunting License Expiration Dates Bill Passed - House (79 - 1)
4/27 SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
4/08 HB 16 Specifies When Dogs May Not Be Left Unattended Outdoors (118 - 15)
3/10 HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - House (112 - 25)
3/10 HB 52 Prohibits Sale of Certain Animal Parts, Products Bill Passed - House (125 - 14)
3/03 H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
3/01 HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
2/17 SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
1/28 HB 112 Prohibits All Forms of Animal Fighting Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
1/27 HB 1248 Prohibits Big Cat and Bear Cub Owners from Allowing Public Interaction Bill Passed - House (68 - 27)
9/10 SB 715 Extends Restrictions on Gun Control Loopholes by Requiring Verification on Hunting Licenses Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 22)
4/29 SB 98 Reduces Restrictions on Killing/Taking of Grizzly Bears Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 32)
4/29 HB 508 Increases Penalties for Knowingly Releasing Feral Hogs Into the Wild Bill Passed - House (108 - 38)
4/27 S 1211 Authorizes Removal of 90 Percent of the Wolf Population Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
4/26 SB 306 Expands the Size of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28)
4/22 SB 28 Authorizes the Use of Owls for Falconry Bill Passed - House (69 - 23)
4/14 HB 1711 Prohibits Puppy Mills Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
3/02 HB 1117 Amends the States Comprehensive Planning Network to Improve Salmon Recovery Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
3/01 H 187 Authorizes Fish and Game Officers to Enforce Motorized Vehicle Restrictions Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
2/15 HB 202 Specifies Hunting Permits are Once-in-a-Lifetime Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
2/11 SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
2/11 HB 574 Limits Law Enforcement and Regulators Ability to Inspect Farm and Dog Breeding Operations Bill Passed - House (109 - 43)
1/21 HB 124 Authorizes Shooting Big Game if it Collides with a Motor Vehicle Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
12/03 HR 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Passed - House (272 - 114)
6/11 HB 33 Requires Social Service Professionals to Alert Authorities When They Suspect Animal Abuse Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
5/20 HB 2440 Classifies Shooting Ranges, Sportsman Clubs, Hunting Facilities, and Firearm Businesses as "Life-Sustaining" Bill Passed - House (124 - 78)
3/02 SB 1030 Prohibits Dangerous Captive Animal Exhibits Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
2/06 HB 4567 Amends Fishing Regulations Bill Passed - House (72 - 32)
1/29 HB 119 Requires Milk be Defined as the Lacteal Secretion Obtained by the Complete Milking of a Hooved Animal Bill Passed - House (66 - 32)
11/25 S 2905 Prohibits Sale of Shark Fins Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
11/06 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
11/05 HB 4687 Repeals Prohibition of Deer-Baiting Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
6/04 S 5532 Prohibits Declawing Cats Bill Passed - House (113 - 31)
5/23 AB 44 Prohibits the Sale and Manufacturing of Fur Products Bill Passed - House (52 - 16)
5/23 AB 1254 Prohibits Hunting of Bobcats Bill Passed - House (54 - 21)
5/23 AB 454 Establishes Protections for Migratory Birds Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
5/21 SB 241 Prohibits Use of Animal Testing on Manufacturer Products Sold in the State Bill Passed - House (85 - 25)
4/18 HB 1579 Increases Catch Limits for Bass, Walleye, and Catfish Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 37)
4/05 HB 298 Establishes Oyster Sanctuaries Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 43)
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