HB5309Introduced in the House
WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN
Introduced by Anna Moeller, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Wildlife Code. Specifies that the mute swan (Cygnus olor) is not a migratory game bird that is to be protected by the Code.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0794
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 28, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 091-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Assigned to Agriculture
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Chris Balkema
Do Pass Agriculture; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 27, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2028
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0794
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