S1445Introduced in the Senate
Adds to existing law to provide that certain rats are invasive species.
Introduced by State Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
INVASIVE SPECIES -- Adds to existing law to provide that certain rats are invasive species.
Where it stands
Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · April 1, 2026
31
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Woodward | 1 | Yes |
| Phil Hart | 2 | Yes |
| Doug Okuniewicz | 3 | Yes |
| Ben Toews | 4 | Yes |
| Carl Bjerke | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Foreman | 6 | Absent |
| Cindy Carlson | 7 | Yes |
| Christy Zito | 8 | Yes |
| Brandon Shippy | 9 | Yes |
| Tammy Nichols | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
Reported Printed; referred to Agricultural Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote
Read in full as required)
Read third time in full -- PASSED 31-2-2
Title apvd
to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs
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