SR161Introduced in the Senate
Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.
Introduced by Chris Lee, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Encouraging The Establishment Of A Partnership With Aotearoa New Zealand To Advance Biosecurity, Conservation, Protection Of Endangered Species, And Other Issues Of Mutual Concern.
Where it stands
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · April 8, 2026
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Rachele Fernandez Lamosao | 19 | Absent |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Yes |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Offered.
Referred to WLA.
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3581) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
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