S1271Introduced in the Senate
Adds to existing law to declare certain rats a public health and safety nuisance and to require abatement.
Introduced by Agricultural Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
RATS -- Adds to existing law to declare certain rats a public health and safety nuisance and to require abatement.
Where it stands
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 17, 2026
32
Yes
38
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sauter | 001A | Yes |
| Cornel Rasor | 001B | No |
| Heather Scott | 002A | No |
| Dale Hawkins | 002B | No |
| Vito Barbieri | 003A | No |
| Jordan Redman | 003B | No |
| Joe Alfieri | 004A | No |
| Elaine Price | 004B | No |
| Ron Mendive | 005A | No |
| Tony Wisniewski | 005B | No |
Bill history
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Reported Printed; referred to Agricultural Affairs
Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
Placed in the Committee of the Whole
Reported out without recommendation, as amended
Amendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment
Amendments reported printed
Reported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended
Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading
Read second time as amended, filed for Third reading
Read third time in full as amended -- PASSED 28-3-4
Title apvd
to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 16, 2026
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
Read Third Time in Full -- FAILED 32-38-0
Order ret’d to Senate
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
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