SB535Introduced in the Senate
Defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels.
Introduced by Howard Pearl, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels.
Where it stands
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 535 Become Law: Regular Calendar 5Y-19N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
August 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required · August 19, 2026
5
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | No |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | No |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | No |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | No |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | No |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | No |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:40 am; Senate Calendar 5
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1124s, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1124s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Committee Amendment # 2026-1124s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture House Journal 9 P. 54
Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 11:00 am GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1740h 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 6
Amendment # 2026-1740h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 7
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1740h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 7
Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 45
Vetoed by Governor 07/02/2026
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 535 Become Law: Regular Calendar 5Y-19N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
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