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SB2996Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Environmental Protection.

IntroducedSenate Water, Land, and Agriculture

Introduced by Chris Lee, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.

Where it stands

The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

February 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to WLA/HWN, CPN/JDC.

  4. The committee(s) on WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  5. The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee(s) on HWN deferred the measure until 02-12-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  7. The committee on HWN deferred the measure.

  8. The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

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